Busan ↔ Portland
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Busan time).
Sync Busan and Portland easily. Busan is 17 hours ahead of Portland. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Busan time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:38 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:38 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:38 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Busan Business Pulse
- Culture Dynamic, industrial, and more direct than Seoul. A major maritime and trade hub.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Professionals in Busan are known for being more direct and expressive than in Seoul. The maritime and logistics sectors are very active. Hierarchy and punctuality are still strictly followed. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Portland Business Pulse
- Culture Creative, informal, and values sustainability and technical excellence.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The "sweet spot" is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect a very casual professional environment (informal dress is the norm). Punctuality is still important, but the vibe is collaborative and egalitarian. Many in Portland value their work-life balance, so avoid late evening calls.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Busan | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | South Korea | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.18, 129.08 | 45.52, -122.68 |
| Population | 3,411,000 | 652,000 |