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Portland is 3 hours behind Boston

Best overlap: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Boston is 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Portland.

Schedule calls for 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Boston — your colleagues in Portland will be online from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Portland is 3 hours behind Boston, but the generous 7-hour window means both teams can meet well within their normal day.

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Boston
America/New York
Portland
America/Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Boston and Portland?
Portland is 3 hours behind Boston.
What are the best overlapping working hours between Boston and Portland?
The best time to meet is between 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Boston, which corresponds to 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Portland.
How many hours overlap between Boston and Portland during a typical workday?
There are about 7 overlapping hours per day.
Does Daylight Saving Time affect the time difference between Boston and Portland?
Both Boston and Portland observe Daylight Saving Time. However, if their DST transition dates differ, the time difference may temporarily change during those periods.

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