Current local time in Niagara Falls, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Niagara Falls. Niagara Falls is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | New York |
| Population | about 118,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.09° N, 79.04° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Niagara Falls 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 | 7:19 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:36 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 7:03 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:44 AM | 4:43 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Niagara Falls at about 12:25 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 Niagara Falls sits at 79.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Niagara Falls time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Niagara Falls |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Niagara Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 27 km (17 mi) | same time |
| Hamilton, Canada | 67 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Toronto, Canada | 74 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Oshawa, Canada | 89 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Rochester | 115 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Kitchener, Canada | 125 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Erie | 137 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Barrie, Canada | 153 km (95 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 Niagara Falls in?
Niagara Falls is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Niagara Falls have daylight saving time?
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Niagara Falls'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).