Time Now in Buffalo, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.89° N, 78.88° W
Elevation: 183 m above sea level
Population rank: #87 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New York
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Buffalo is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Buffalo, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Buffalo
Daylight Hours in Buffalo
Buffalo gets 15h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Buffalo is at 05:43 and sunset in Buffalo is at 20:56.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 00m near the December solstice to 15h 20m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Buffalo and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Buffalo right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Buffalo
What is the current local time in Buffalo?
The live local time in Buffalo is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Buffalo currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Buffalo in?
Buffalo uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Buffalo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Buffalo is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Buffalo's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Buffalo.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6 Jul ● | 03:24 | 05:43 | 13:20 | 17:24 | 20:57 | 22:27 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 03:25 | 05:44 | 13:20 | 17:24 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:26 | 05:44 | 13:20 | 17:24 | 20:56 | 22:26 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:27 | 05:45 | 13:20 | 17:24 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:29 | 05:46 | 13:20 | 17:24 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 03:30 | 05:47 | 13:21 | 17:24 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 03:31 | 05:47 | 13:21 | 17:24 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Buffalo
Sunrise
in Buffalo
↑
5:43 AM
Sunset
in Buffalo
↓
8:56 PM
Day Length
15h 12m
Dawn
in Buffalo
5:08 AM
Dusk
in Buffalo
9:31 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Buffalo
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
65.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:22
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Distances & Clock Changes in Buffalo
How Far Is Buffalo From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 471 km | ESE (119deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,530 km | W (267deg) |
| London | 5,734 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 6,018 km | NE (53deg) |
| Moscow | 7,533 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,092 km | SSE (149deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,445 km | NNW (330deg) |
| Dubai | 11,108 km | NE (41deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Buffalo?
Buffalo next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Buffalo's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Buffalo and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.9deg S, 101.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo
What time is it in Buffalo right now?
The current local time in Buffalo is 03:59 on Monday, July 06, 2026. Buffalo follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Buffalo in?
Buffalo uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Buffalo?
Is Buffalo on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Buffalo is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Buffalo today?
Today in Buffalo: sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset is at 20:56, giving 15h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Buffalo tonight?
The moon phase over Buffalo tonight is Last Quarter with 65.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Buffalo?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Buffalo, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.