Current Time in Buffalo, Scott County, Iowa, USA

9:43:42 PM

21:43:42

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Buffalo is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Buffalo

Sunrise7:25 AMSolar noon12:47 PMSunset6:08 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 7 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Iowa
County
Scott County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
1,299
Elevation
171 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 27' N / 90° 43' W
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Clock changes in Buffalo

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    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 43 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 43 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(36.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 43 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 40 min2 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 38 min2 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 35 min2 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 33 min2 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 30 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 28 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Buffalo

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Plan around Buffalo

Upcoming public holidays in Iowa

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Buffalo in?
Buffalo uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Buffalo?
Clocks in Buffalo move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Buffalo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Buffalo observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Buffalo?
Buffalo is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer