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