Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Portland. Portland uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT, UTC-8/-7) while Chicago uses Central Time (CST/CDT, UTC-6/-5). When it's 12:00 PM in Portland, it's 2:00 PM in Chicago.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 2-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Portland time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Chicago, covering standard business hours.
Portland and Chicago are both known for their distinctive cultures. Portland is famous for its coffee, microbreweries, and outdoor lifestyle, while Chicago is a major business hub known for architecture and deep-dish pizza. Direct flights take about 4 hours.