Helsinki β Portland
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Helsinki time).
Sync Helsinki and Portland easily. Helsinki is 10 hours ahead of Portland. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Helsinki time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
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Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:06 GMT+9
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New York City
03:06 EST
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London
08:06 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
Helsinki Business Pulse
- Culture Extremely direct, honest, and values silence and deep focus.
- Lunch Break 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Best reached between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Finns are remarkably direct and honest; do not waste time with small talk. Silence in meetings is a sign of thinking and respectβdo not rush to fill it. Honesty and reliability are the most important business values.
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 | Helsinki | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Helsinki | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | Finland | USA |
| Coordinates | 60.17, 24.94 | 45.52, -122.68 |
| Population | 660,000 | 652,000 |