Current local time in Buffalo, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Buffalo. Buffalo is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | New York |
| Population | about 648,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.88° N, 78.88° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Buffalo uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:18 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:36 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| September equinox | 7:02 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:43 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 0 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Buffalo at about 12:24 PM in mid-January, and about 1:21 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 16 minutes ahead of the sun, because Buffalo sits at 78.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Buffalo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls | 27 km (17 mi) | same time |
| Hamilton, Canada | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Toronto, Canada | 101 km (63 mi) | same time |
| Rochester | 107 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Oshawa, Canada | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Erie | 129 km (80 mi) | same time |
| Kitchener, Canada | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Barrie, Canada | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Buffalo have daylight saving time?
Buffalo uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Buffalo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Buffalo's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 16 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).