Current Time in Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia, USA

3:29:53 AM

03:29:53

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Buford is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Buford

Sunrise7:08 AMSolar noon12:20 PMSunset5:32 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Georgia
County
Gwinnett County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
13,748
Elevation
361 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
34° 07' N / 84° 00' W
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Clock changes in Buford

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 23 min1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination33%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 23 min1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(37.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (33% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 23 min1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 22 min1 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min1 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 16 min1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Buford

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Upcoming public holidays in Georgia

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. State Holiday
  3. Washington's Birthday

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Buford in?
Buford uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Buford?
Clocks in Buford move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Buford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Buford observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Buford?
Buford is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer