Current Time in Portland, ME
Portland is a city in Maine, home to about 68,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:47 AM / 6:08 PM
Population
68,000
Portland vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:42 PM BST | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:42 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:42 PM GST | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Portland in?
Portland is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Portland observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Portland observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Portland today?
Today, sunrise in Portland is around 6:47 AM and sunset is around 6:08 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Portland?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.