Time difference

Time difference between Portland and Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. is currently 3 hours ahead of Portland.

PortlandPDT
7:54 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Washington, D.C.EDT
10:54 AM
Thursday, Jun 18

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in both cities overlap for 5 hours. 9 AM2 PM in Portland is 12 PM5 PM in Washington, D.C.. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

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PortlandWashington, D.C.
8 AM11:00 AM
12 PM3:00 PM
3 PM6:00 PM
5 PM8:00 PM
9 PM12:00 AM (next day)

Daylight saving

The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead is Washington, D.C. than Portland?
Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
What time is 9 AM in Portland in Washington, D.C.?
9:00 AM in Portland is 12:00 PM in Washington, D.C..
Do Portland and Washington, D.C. observe daylight saving?
The time difference between these two cities stays the same over the next six months — neither zone is changing for daylight saving in that window.
When is the best time to call Washington, D.C. from Portland?
Aim for 9 AM–2 PM in Portland, which is 12 PM–5 PM in Washington, D.C..