Zone Name
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
2.2°
Live Global Time
Current time in Portland
Current local time for Portland, Maine, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.
UTC Offset
UTC-05:00
DST starts
Mar 8, 2026
DST ends
Nov 1, 2026
Difference
Analog Clock
12
3
6
9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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Portland Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Portland, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
Need neighboring cities in Maine? Use the links on this page to compare local time and daylight context without switching tools.
Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Portland?
The current local time in Portland updates live on this page. The timezone is Eastern Standard Time (EST), with a UTC offset of UTC-05:00.
What timezone is Portland in?
Portland currently uses the Eastern Standard Time (EST) timezone (UTC-05:00). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Portland?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Portland in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Portland observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Portland observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
How can I compare nearby cities in Maine?
Use the Nearby Cities list for Maine to quickly switch between cities and compare local times and daylight conditions.
Nearby Cities
Current local time for Portland, Maine, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.
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