Portland ↔ Reykjavik
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Portland time).
Sync Portland and Reykjavik easily. Portland is 8 hours behind Reykjavik. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Portland 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
18:29 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
04:29 EST
Sleeping
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London
09:29 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Portland and Reykjavik is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Reykjavik Business Pulse
- Culture Informal, egalitarian, and values innovation and work-life balance.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Icelandic business culture is very informal and flat; do not worry about titles. Efficiency and honesty are highly valued. Punctuality is appreciated but the vibe is relaxed. Avoid calling late in the afternoon or on weekends strictly.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Portland | Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Country | USA | Iceland |
| Coordinates | 45.52, -122.68 | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population | 652,000 | 131,136 |