World Timezones

Portland to CST Converter

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Portland2:49 pmSun, Jun 7
PortlandPDT
OR, United States · UTC-7
2:49 pmSun, Jun 7
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Central TimeCDT
North America · UTC-5
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Offset

The time difference between Portland and Central Time is 2 hours.

2 hours

Portland (PDT) is behind Central Time (CDT).

PDT: UTC-7

CDT: UTC-5

Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Portland (11 AM–5 PM in Central Time).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 12:00 PM Portland (2:00 PM Central Time).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

United States

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
  • Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
  • Memorial DayMon, May 25
  • Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
  • Independence DayFri, Jul 3
  • Labour DayMon, Sep 7
  • Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
  • Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
  • Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Portland uses Pacific Time (PST, or PDT). To call United States, dial +1.

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call United States, dial +1.

Central Time is approximately 1,750 miles east of Portland.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

PortlandCSTDay
12:00 am2:00 amSame day
1:00 am3:00 amSame day
2:00 am4:00 amSame day
3:00 am5:00 amSame day
4:00 am6:00 amSame day
5:00 am7:00 amSame day
6:00 am8:00 amSame day
7:00 am9:00 amSame day
8:00 am10:00 amSame day
9:00 am11:00 amSame day
10:00 am12:00 pmSame day
11:00 am1:00 pmSame day
12:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
1:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
2:00 pm4:00 pmSame day
3:00 pm5:00 pmSame day
4:00 pm6:00 pmSame day
5:00 pm7:00 pmSame day
6:00 pm8:00 pmSame day
7:00 pm9:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm10:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm11:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm12:00 am+1 day
11:00 pm1:00 am+1 day

Daylight saving time

Both Portland and Central Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.

Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).

Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Portland
Sunrise
5:24 AM
Sunset
8:57 PM
Day length
15h 34m
Central Time
Sunrise
5:17 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Day length
15h 7m

Daylight overlap: 13h — 5:24 AM–6:24 PM in Portland (7:24 AM–8:24 PM in Central Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Pacific Time

  • BUR
  • HHR
  • LAX
  • LGB
  • SNA
  • CLD
  • SAN
  • TIJ
  • OAK
  • SFO

Airports in Central Time

  • GYY
  • MDW
  • ORD
  • HOU
  • IAH
  • SAT
  • DAL
  • DFW
  • AUS
  • BNA

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Portland in CST?
9:00 am Portland is 11:00 am CST.
What is 12:00 pm Portland in CST?
12:00 pm Portland is 2:00 pm CST.
What is 12:30 pm Portland in CST?
12:30 pm Portland is 2:30 pm CST.
What is 2:00 pm Portland in CST?
2:00 pm Portland is 4:00 pm CST.
What is 5:00 pm Portland in CST?
5:00 pm Portland is 7:00 pm CST.
What is 11:30 pm Portland in CST?
11:30 pm Portland is 1:30 am CST, the next day.