Current Local Time in Buffalo
Buffalo, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Buffalo follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Buffalo
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and cold snowy winters (-6 to 1°C). Lake effect snow.
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📍About Buffalo Time Zone
Buffalo is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Buffalo serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Buffalo is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Buffalo, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Canalside active in summer. Bills games take over Sundays. local time. Buffalo observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Buffalo has a population of approximately 280K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Buffalo from abroad, use the country code +1 716. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Buffalo time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Buffalo ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Buffalo Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 42.89°, -78.88°
- • Calling Code: +1 716