Incheon ↔ Portland
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Incheon time).
Sync Incheon and Portland easily. Incheon is 17 hours ahead of Portland. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 10:00 (Incheon 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
15:37 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:37 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:37 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.
Incheon Business Pulse
- Culture Global-looking, logistics-heavy, and closely linked to Seoul. Values speed and connectivity.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. As a major logistics and aviation hub, business is fast-paced and international. Punctuality and rapid response times ("Pali-pali") are expected. Follow formal hierarchical protocols strictly in all professional communications.
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 | Incheon | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Seoul | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | South Korea | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.46, 126.71 | 45.52, -122.68 |
| Population | 2,942,000 | 652,000 |