Portland is 2 hours behind Chicago. Chicago uses Central Time (CST/CDT) while Portland uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT). When it's 12:00 PM in Chicago, it's 10:00 AM in Portland.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 2-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Chicago time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in Portland, covering Pacific Time business hours.
Chicago and Portland are connected by direct flights taking about 4 hours. Portland's tech industry and Nike headquarters maintain business ties with Chicago-based companies.