Kingston to Portland Time Difference
🇯🇲 Kingston is currently 2 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Portland. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
5,206 km
Approx. flight
6.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Kingston to Portland
| 🇯🇲 Kingston | 🇺🇸 Portland | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Portland observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kingston does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Kingston is 2 hours behind relative to Portland.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Kingston and Portland (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇯🇲 Kingston
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Portland
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kingston and Portland?
The time difference between Kingston and Portland is currently 2 hours behind. Kingston uses EST (UTC-5), while Portland uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Kingston, what time is it in Portland?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kingston, it is 10:00 AM in Portland. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Kingston and Portland change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Portland observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Kingston and Portland?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Kingston (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Portland). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Kingston ahead or behind Portland?
Kingston is currently 2 hours ahead of Portland.
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston is in the America/Jamaica time zone, currently using EST (UTC-5). Kingston does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Kingston in Portland?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Kingston, it is 10:00 PM in Portland.