New York is exactly 3 hours ahead of Portland (Oregon) year-round. When it's 12:00 PM in Portland, it's 3:00 PM in New York. Both cities observe DST on the same schedule.
Portland uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT) while New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT). The 3-hour difference remains constant throughout the year.
Early morning Portland works best! 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Portland corresponds to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM New York. West Coast early birds catch the East Coast.
Portland is known for Nike (headquartered nearby in Beaverton), Intel, and a thriving tech startup scene. Alaska Airlines and JetBlue operate direct flights to NYC.