Minneapolis ↔ Portland
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Minneapolis time).
Sync Minneapolis and Portland easily. Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Portland. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 11:00 and 17:00 (Minneapolis 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
17:05 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:05 EST
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London
08:05 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
With only a 2 hours difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Minneapolis Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, polite ("Midwestern nice"), and values community and collaboration.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals here are known for being polite and collaborative. Relationship building and a friendly opening are culturally expected. Central Time is ideal for national coordination. Business is professional and steady-paced.
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 | Minneapolis | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.98, -93.27 | 45.52, -122.68 |
| Population | 429,000 | 652,000 |