Time Now in Edinburgh, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 55.95° N, 3.2° W
Elevation: 66 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: Scotland
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Edinburgh is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Edinburgh
Daylight Hours in Edinburgh
Edinburgh gets 17h 25m of daylight today. Sunrise in Edinburgh is at 04:34 and sunset in Edinburgh is at 21:59.
Daylight ranges from about 6h 57m near the December solstice to 17h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Edinburgh and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Edinburgh right now.
Other Cities in United Kingdom with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Edinburgh
What is the current local time in Edinburgh?
The live local time in Edinburgh is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Edinburgh currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Edinburgh is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Edinburgh's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Edinburgh.
Weather in Edinburgh
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Edinburgh
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 01:17 | 04:34 | 13:17 | 17:47 | 22:00 | 23:30 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 01:17 | 04:35 | 13:17 | 17:47 | 21:59 | 23:29 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 01:17 | 04:36 | 13:17 | 17:47 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:17 | 04:37 | 13:17 | 17:47 | 21:58 | 23:28 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:17 | 04:38 | 13:17 | 17:47 | 21:57 | 23:27 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:17 | 04:39 | 13:18 | 17:47 | 21:56 | 23:26 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:18 | 04:40 | 13:18 | 17:47 | 21:55 | 23:25 |
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Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Edinburgh
Edinburgh Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Edinburgh
Edinburgh Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Edinburgh
Edinburgh Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Edinburgh local time
14-day Forecast for Edinburgh
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Edinburgh
Sunrise
in Edinburgh
↑
4:34 AM
Sunset
in Edinburgh
↓
9:59 PM
Day Length
17h 24m
Dawn
in Edinburgh
3:33 AM
Dusk
in Edinburgh
11:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Edinburgh
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
81.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:49
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:46
View the detailed moon calendar for Edinburgh with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Edinburgh
How Far Is Edinburgh From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 534 km | SSE (157deg) |
| Paris | 873 km | SSE (152deg) |
| Moscow | 2,510 km | ENE (73deg) |
| New York | 5,244 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Dubai | 5,765 km | ESE (101deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,399 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,282 km | NW (309deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,237 km | NNE (30deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Edinburgh's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Edinburgh and you would surface in the open ocean, near 56.0deg S, 176.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edinburgh
What time is it in Edinburgh right now?
The current local time in Edinburgh is 16:04 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Edinburgh follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Edinburgh?
Is Edinburgh on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Edinburgh is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh today?
Today in Edinburgh: sunrise is at 04:34 and sunset is at 21:59, giving 17h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Edinburgh tonight?
The moon phase over Edinburgh tonight is Waning Gibbous with 81.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Edinburgh?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Edinburgh, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.