Portland ↔ Rotterdam
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (Portland time).
Sync Portland and Rotterdam easily. Portland is 9 hours behind Rotterdam. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (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
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:07 GMT+9
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New York City
03:07 EST
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London
08:07 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Portland and Rotterdam is challenging due to the 9 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.
Rotterdam Business Pulse
- Culture Direct, pragmatic, and values hard work ("Rotterdam mentality"). A major global maritime hub.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Professionals in Rotterdam are famously direct and value efficiency above all. Avoid overly complex pitches; focus on practical solutions and clear results. Respect the standard 9-5 workday strictly. Direct honesty is highly respected.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Portland | Rotterdam |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Country | USA | Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 45.52, -122.68 | 51.92, 4.48 |
| Population | 652,000 | 623,652 |