Current Time in Buffalo, United States

Q: What timezone is Buffalo in?

Buffalo is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Buffalo?

Buffalo's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Buffalo in?

Buffalo is located in North America. It is the 278 thousand population city in United States.

United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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Buffalo Timezone Details

Timezone	EST/EDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-5:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-4:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/New_York
Country	United States
Population	278 thousand

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About Buffalo Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Buffalo, New York, uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Erie near Niagara Falls.

Key fact: Buffalo is in the same timezone as New York City and Toronto.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Buffalo with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Buffalo Time

What time is it in Buffalo right now? +

The current time in Buffalo, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Buffalo is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).

What timezone is Buffalo in? +

Buffalo is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Does Buffalo observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Buffalo observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.

What is the UTC offset for Buffalo? +

Buffalo's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and London? +

Buffalo (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Buffalo is in the same timezone as New York City and Toronto.

How do I convert Buffalo time to UTC? +

To convert Buffalo time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Buffalo and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Buffalo in? +

Buffalo is located in North America. It is the 278 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Buffalo? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Buffalo is America/New_York. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Buffalo? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Buffalo to London, Buffalo to New York, Buffalo to Dubai, Buffalo to Tokyo.