Current Time in Oregon
Oregon runs on Pacific Time everywhere except Malheur County in the far southeast corner, which keeps Mountain Time to stay aligned with neighboring Idaho.
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Capital
Salem
Time zone(s)
Pacific Time / Mountain Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
4,200,000
A split time zone state
Oregon runs on Pacific Time everywhere except Malheur County in the far southeast corner, which keeps Mountain Time to stay aligned with neighboring Idaho.
Cities in Oregon
Oregon vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 2 hours ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour ahead |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 1 hour behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 3 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 3 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 4 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 17 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Oregon in?
Oregon is split between two time zones. Oregon runs on Pacific Time everywhere except Malheur County in the far southeast corner, which keeps Mountain Time to stay aligned with neighboring Idaho.
Does Oregon observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Oregon observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Oregon's capital and what time zone is it in?
Salem is Oregon's capital.