Time in Oregon is divided into two zones. The vast majority of the state is contained in the Pacific Time Zone. Most of sparsely populated Malheur County, including its largest city, Ontario, and its county seat, Vale, are in the Mountain Time Zone due to their proximity to Boise, Idaho. The time zone division occurs at the southwest corner of township 35Â S, range 37Â E (approximately 42.45 degrees north latitude), continuing east to the state line, then south along the Oregon-Idaho border to the Nevada state line.
Drewsey in Harney County is officially in the Pacific Time Zone, but some residents unofficially observe Mountain Time due to proximity to Malheur County. Local businesses and the Oregon Department of Transportation strictly enforce the practice of Pacific Time, however.
IANA time zone database
In the IANA time zone database, Oregon is contained in two zones:
References
External links
- Richard Cockle (2008-11-02). "Ontario, Ore.: Idaho's spot to shop". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2016-05-31.Â
