July 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Edinburgh, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Q: What time is sunrise in Edinburgh today?

The sun rises over Edinburgh today at 05:32 local time.

Q: What time is sunset in Edinburgh today?

Today Edinburgh has sunset at 21:02 local time.

Q: What time is solar noon in Edinburgh today?

Solar noon in Edinburgh — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:18 local time today.

Q: When does civil twilight begin and end in Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh today: civil twilight begins at 04:46 (before sunrise) and ends at 21:48 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

Q: When does nautical twilight occur in Edinburgh?

Nautical twilight in Edinburgh today runs from 03:42 in the morning to 22:51 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

Q: Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Edinburgh?

Today in Edinburgh, the sun rises at an azimuth of 59° and sets at 300° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.

Today Tomorrow

Sun Phase: Night

Sunrise Today: 05:32 ↑ 59.5° ENE

Sunset Today: 21:02 ↑ 300.2° WNW

Day Length: 15h 30m

Sun Direction: N

Sun Altitude: -18.02°

Sun Distance: 151.676 million km

Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)

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July 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Edinburgh

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Day	Sunrise/Sunset		Daylight		Astronomical Twilight		Nautical Twilight		Civil Twilight		Solar Noon
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Length	Diff.	Start	End	Start	End	Start	End	Time	Sun Dist. (Mil km)
1	04:31 ↑ 44° NE	22:00 ↑ 316° NW	17h 28m	-1m 14s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:29	23:03	13:16	152.08
2	04:32 ↑ 44° NE	22:00 ↑ 316° NW	17h 27m	-1m 21s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:30	23:02	13:16	152.08
3	04:33 ↑ 44° NE	21:59 ↑ 316° NW	17h 26m	-1m 28s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:31	23:01	13:16	152.08
4	04:34 ↑ 44° NE	21:59 ↑ 316° NW	17h 24m	-1m 35s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:33	23:00	13:17	152.09
5	04:35 ↑ 45° NE	21:58 ↑ 315° NW	17h 22m	-1m 42s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:34	22:59	13:17	152.09
6	04:36 ↑ 45° NE	21:57 ↑ 315° NW	17h 20m	-1m 49s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:35	22:58	13:17	152.09
7	04:37 ↑ 45° NE	21:56 ↑ 315° NW	17h 19m	-1m 56s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:37	22:56	13:17	152.09
8	04:39 ↑ 45° NE	21:56 ↑ 314° NW	17h 17m	-2m 02s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:39	22:55	13:17	152.09
9	04:40 ↑ 46° NE	21:55 ↑ 314° NW	17h 14m	-2m 09s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:40	22:54	13:17	152.09
10	04:41 ↑ 46° NE	21:54 ↑ 314° NW	17h 12m	-2m 15s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:42	22:52	13:18	152.08
11	04:42 ↑ 46° NE	21:53 ↑ 314° NW	17h 10m	-2m 21s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:44	22:51	13:18	152.08
12	04:44 ↑ 46° NE	21:51 ↑ 313° NW	17h 07m	-2m 27s	N/A	N/A	01:29	N/A	03:45	22:49	13:18	152.08
13	04:45 ↑ 47° NE	21:50 ↑ 313° NW	17h 05m	-2m 32s	N/A	N/A	01:43	00:54	03:47	22:48	13:18	152.07
14	04:46 ↑ 47° NE	21:49 ↑ 313° NW	17h 02m	-2m 38s	N/A	N/A	01:52	00:45	03:49	22:46	13:18	152.06
15	04:48 ↑ 48° NE	21:48 ↑ 312° NW	16h 59m	-2m 43s	N/A	N/A	01:59	00:38	03:51	22:44	13:18	152.06
16	04:49 ↑ 48° NE	21:46 ↑ 312° NW	16h 57m	-2m 48s	N/A	N/A	02:05	00:32	03:53	22:43	13:18	152.05
17	04:51 ↑ 48° NE	21:45 ↑ 312° NW	16h 54m	-2m 53s	N/A	N/A	02:11	00:26	03:55	22:41	13:18	152.04
18	04:52 ↑ 49° NE	21:44 ↑ 311° NW	16h 51m	-2m 58s	N/A	N/A	02:17	00:21	03:57	22:39	13:19	152.03
19	04:54 ↑ 49° NE	21:42 ↑ 311° NW	16h 48m	-3m 03s	N/A	N/A	02:22	00:16	03:59	22:37	13:19	152.02
20	04:56 ↑ 49° NE	21:41 ↑ 310° NW	16h 44m	-3m 08s	N/A	N/A	02:27	00:11	04:01	22:35	13:19	152.01
21	04:57 ↑ 50° NE	21:39 ↑ 310° NW	16h 41m	-3m 12s	N/A	N/A	02:31	00:07	04:03	22:33	13:19	152.00
22	04:59 ↑ 50° NE	21:37 ↑ 309° NW	16h 38m	-3m 16s	N/A	N/A	02:36	23:58	04:05	22:31	13:19	151.98
23	05:01 ↑ 51° NE	21:36 ↑ 309° NW	16h 35m	-3m 20s	N/A	N/A	02:40	23:54	04:07	22:29	13:19	151.97
24	05:02 ↑ 51° NE	21:34 ↑ 308° NW	16h 31m	-3m 24s	N/A	N/A	02:44	23:50	04:10	22:27	13:19	151.96
25	05:04 ↑ 52° NE	21:32 ↑ 308° NW	16h 28m	-3m 28s	N/A	N/A	02:49	23:46	04:12	22:24	13:19	151.94
26	05:06 ↑ 52° NE	21:31 ↑ 308° NW	16h 24m	-3m 31s	N/A	N/A	02:53	23:42	04:14	22:22	13:19	151.93
27	05:08 ↑ 52° NE	21:29 ↑ 307° NW	16h 21m	-3m 35s	N/A	N/A	02:57	23:38	04:16	22:20	13:19	151.91
28	05:09 ↑ 53° NE	21:27 ↑ 307° NW	16h 17m	-3m 38s	N/A	N/A	03:00	23:34	04:18	22:18	13:19	151.90
29	05:11 ↑ 54° NE	21:25 ↑ 306° NW	16h 13m	-3m 41s	N/A	N/A	03:04	23:30	04:21	22:15	13:19	151.88
30	05:13 ↑ 54° NE	21:23 ↑ 306° NW	16h 10m	-3m 44s	N/A	N/A	03:08	23:26	04:23	22:13	13:19	151.86
31	05:15 ↑ 54° NE	21:21 ↑ 305° NW	16h 06m	-3m 47s	N/A	N/A	03:12	23:23	04:25	22:11	13:19	151.84
All times are in local time for Edinburgh. Time is adjusted for Daylight Saving Time (DST) when applicable. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is highlighted in the table.

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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Edinburgh?

Days in Edinburgh are currently getting shorter by about 4m 07s each day, roughly 29 minutes less daylight per week.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Edinburgh Today

	Morning	Evening
Blue hour	04:43-05:02	21:33-21:51
Golden hour	05:02-06:23	20:12-21:33

Edinburgh's Longest and Shortest Days

Event	Date	Daylight
Longest day	June 22, 2026	17h 35m
Shortest day	December 21, 2026	6h 56m
Earliest sunrise	June 14, 2026	04:26
Latest sunset	June 20, 2026	22:02

Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour

After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.

Edinburgh sees its golden hour today around 05:02-06:23 and 20:12-21:33, framed by the blue hour at 04:43-05:02 and 21:33-21:51. As the sun's arc shifts with the seasons, these windows move with it.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Edinburgh

What time is sunrise in Edinburgh today?

The sun rises over Edinburgh today at 05:32 local time.

What time is sunset in Edinburgh today?

Today Edinburgh has sunset at 21:02 local time.

What time is solar noon in Edinburgh today?

Solar noon in Edinburgh — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:18 local time today.

When does civil twilight begin and end in Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh today: civil twilight begins at 04:46 (before sunrise) and ends at 21:48 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

When does nautical twilight occur in Edinburgh?

Nautical twilight in Edinburgh today runs from 03:42 in the morning to 22:51 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Edinburgh?

Today in Edinburgh, the sun rises at an azimuth of 59° and sets at 300° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.