Seattle Portland Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Seattle and Portland?

There is no time difference between Seattle and Portland. Both cities use Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7). When it's 12:00 PM in Seattle, it's also 12:00 PM in Portland.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so they remain synchronized year-round.

Best Time to Call Portland from Seattle

Any time works! Since both cities share the same timezone, you can schedule calls during standard business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) without any time conversion needed.

Seattle and Portland are neighboring Pacific Northwest cities with strong economic and cultural ties. Many tech workers commute or work remotely between them. The drive takes about 3 hours, and there are frequent Amtrak connections.

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