Geographic position of Portland
Portland is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.5235° N, 122.6762° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,068 km (3,149 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,951 km (3,076 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,086 km (9,374 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,568 km (5,945 mi) west
Portland lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Portland
With a population of 652,503, Portland ranks as the 29th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Portland
Portland International Airport (PDX / KPDX) is a major international airport serving Portland directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:58:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Portland
Portland uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Los_Angeles. The current local offset is UTC-7 / PDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-8 / PST to UTC-7 / PDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-7 / PDT to UTC-8 / PST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Portland
Business hours in Portland (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Portland
Compare time in Portland with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Portland in?
Portland follows the America/Los_Angeles time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Portland at UTC-7.
What time is it in Portland right now?
The current local time in Portland is 08:58:27 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Portland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Portland is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Portland?
Portland is currently UTC-7, meaning local time is 7 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Portland?
Portland International Airport (PDX) is the airport serving Portland. The current local time at the airport is 08:58:27.
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