Portland ↔ Seoul
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Portland time).
Sync Portland and Seoul easily. Portland is 17 hours behind Seoul. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Portland 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.
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.
Seoul Business Pulse
- Culture Extremely hardworking and hierarchical. "Pali-pali" (hurry-hurry) culture drives rapid growth.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. South Koreans value speed ("Pali-pali") and expect rapid responses. Avoid the 12-1 PM lunch hour strictly. Ensure you follow hierarchical protocols if senior leaders are present, and never arrive (digitally or in-person) late for a call.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Portland | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Asia/Seoul |
| Country | USA | South Korea |
| Coordinates | 45.52, -122.68 | 37.57, 126.98 |
| Population | 652,000 | 9,988,000 |