Denver is 1 hour ahead of Portland. Portland uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT, UTC-8/-7) while Denver uses Mountain Time (MST/MDT, UTC-7/-6). When it's 12:00 PM in Portland, it's 1:00 PM in Denver.
Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so the 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.
Best calling time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Portland time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Denver, covering standard business hours.
Portland and Denver are both popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts. Portland offers proximity to the Pacific coast and mountains, while Denver is the gateway to the Rocky Mountains. Direct flights connect them in about 2.5 hours.