Sunrise and Sunset in Buffalo Today
In Buffalo, United States, the sun rises today on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 07:18 and sets at 18:47. The day length is 11h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 13:03.
Buffalo: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Buffalo at 13:03 – 1 h 3 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:36, the latest on October 31 at 07:48.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:41 and latest on June 26 at 20:58.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.
Buffalo through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:43 | 17:06 | 9 h 23 min | west-southwest 242° |
| Feb | 07:12 | 17:47 | 10 h 34 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Mar | 07:27 | 19:21 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:33 | 19:58 | 13 h 24 min | west-northwest 285° |
| May | 05:52 | 20:31 | 14 h 39 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Jun | 05:36 | 20:56 | 15 h 20 min | west-northwest 304° |
| Jul | 05:50 | 20:52 | 15 h 2 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Aug | 06:21 | 20:17 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 290° |
| Sep | 06:55 | 19:25 | 12 h 30 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:28 | 18:32 | 11 h 4 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 07:07 | 16:52 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Dec | 07:39 | 16:41 | 9 h 2 min | west-southwest 238° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Buffalo
Morning: 07:01–07:56 · Evening: 18:10–19:05
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Buffalo, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:01 to 07:56. The evening golden hour extends from 18:10 to 19:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Buffalo
Morning: 06:50–07:01 · Evening: 19:05–19:16
The Blue Hour in Buffalo offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:01, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:05 to 19:16, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Buffalo
Buffalo is located at a latitude of 42.89° and a longitude of -78.88°. The city is in the America/New_York timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Buffalo vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Buffalo
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Buffalo. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Buffalo, with up to 15h 21m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Buffalo sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Buffalo brings the shortest days with only 9h 1m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Buffalo
On the same latitude as Buffalo
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Buffalo (42.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 29m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Buffalo
When does the sun rise in Buffalo today?
Today the sun rises in Buffalo at 07:17 and sets at 18:49.
How long is the day in Buffalo today?
The day lasts 11h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Buffalo today?
In the morning from 07:00–07:55, in the evening from 18:11–19:06.
When is the longest day in Buffalo?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 21m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 1m.
When does it get dark in Buffalo today?
It is dark from 19:17, fully dark from 20:23.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Buffalo. All times are in local time. How it is calculated