Portland Seattle Time Difference

Is Portland time the same as Seattle time?

Yes, Portland and Seattle are in the same timezone. Both cities use Pacific Time (PST/PDT), so when it's 9:00 AM in Seattle, it's also 9:00 AM in Portland. They observe DST on the same schedule.

Just 175 miles apart, these Pacific Northwest neighbors share both timezone and strong economic ties.

Best Time to Call Seattle from Portland

Any time works! Since both cities share the same timezone, business hours align perfectly. Nike and Amazon can schedule meetings without any time conversion.

Portland and Seattle are connected by Amtrak Cascades trains, 45-minute flights, and I-5. It's a 3-hour drive between the cities.

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