Current Time in Buffalo, NY
Buffalo is a city in New York, home to about 276,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:51 AM / 7:31 PM
Population
276,000
Buffalo vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Time | 3:32 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Buffalo
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in the Eastern Time zone.
Does Buffalo observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Buffalo observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Buffalo today?
Today, sunrise in Buffalo is around 6:51 AM and sunset is around 7:31 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Buffalo?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.