Portland Time Zone
Portland, Oregon uses the America/Los_Angeles time zone. The local clock changes between Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Pacific Standard Time (PST) depending on daylight saving time.
This page uses your browser's live time calculation for the Portland time zone, so the clock updates without requiring a third-party time API.
Portland Time Difference
PDT vs PST in Portland
PDT means Pacific Daylight Time and corresponds to UTC−7. PST means Pacific Standard Time and corresponds to UTC−8. Which abbreviation applies depends on the date and daylight-saving rules in effect.
Portland Time for Travelers
If you're planning a Portland trip, checking the local time is useful for flights, hotel check-in, restaurant reservations and calls with people in other time zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Portland, Oregon in?
Portland is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone, commonly known as Pacific Time.
Is Portland on PDT or PST?
It depends on the date. Portland switches between Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and Pacific Standard Time (PST).
What is the UTC offset for Portland?
Portland uses UTC−7 during PDT and UTC−8 during PST.
How far ahead is India from Portland?
The exact difference changes when Portland switches between daylight and standard time. Use the live comparison above for the current difference.