Marseille ↔ Portland
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Marseille time).
Sync Marseille and Portland easily. Marseille is 9 hours ahead of Portland. Decent overlap available between 17:00 and 19:00 (Marseille time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:06 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:06 EST
Sleeping
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London
08:06 GMT
Personal
Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Marseille and Portland is challenging due to the 9 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Marseille Business Pulse
- Culture Pragmatic, relationship-heavy, and influenced by its status as a major Mediterranean port.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Business culture in Marseille is relational; spend time on introductions and building trust. Directness is appreciated, but it should be polite. Avoid the 12:30-2 PM lunch break strictly. Personal presence is highly valued.
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 | Marseille | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Europe/Paris | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | France | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.30, 5.37 | 45.52, -122.68 |
| Population | 861,635 | 652,000 |