Kathmandu ↔ Portland
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Kathmandu time).
Sync Kathmandu and Portland easily. Kathmandu is 13 hours 45 minutes ahead of Portland. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Kathmandu 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
15:45 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:45 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:45 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.
Kathmandu Business Pulse
- Culture Traditional, relationship-oriented, and moves at a steady, hospitable pace.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Nepalese business culture values personal trust and social rapport. Take time for polite greetings before business. Be patient with potential connectivity issues and have a backup plan. A warm, respectful, and patient tone is most effective.
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 | Kathmandu | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | Nepal | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.72, 85.32 | 45.52, -122.68 |
| Population | 1,003,285 | 652,000 |