Portland ↔ Zurich
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (Portland time).
Sync Portland and Zurich easily. Portland is 9 hours behind Zurich. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 10:00 (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
15:43 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:43 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:43 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Portland and Zurich 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.
Zurich Business Pulse
- Culture Precise, formal, and highly efficient. Values quality and punctuality above all.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal window is 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Punctuality in Switzerland is non-negotiable; being even one minute late is considered a serious lack of professionalism. Keep your discussion focused, data-driven, and highly organized. Avoid calling during the 12-1 PM lunch hour.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Portland | Zurich |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Europe/Zurich |
| Country | USA | Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 45.52, -122.68 | 47.38, 8.54 |
| Population | 652,000 | 443,000 |