PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Edinburgh
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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- Day length
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- United Kingdom Time
- IANA zone
- Europe/London
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC+1
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Population
- 514,990
- Coordinates
- 55.95° N, 3.20° W
- Elevation
- 66 m
Edinburgh is a city in the United Kingdom, in Scotland, with a population of about 514,990. It uses the United Kingdom Time time zone (IANA identifier Europe/London).
Edinburgh observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC+0 and summer time is UTC+1. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 28, 2027 at 1:00 AM and go back one hour on October 31, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include London, Manchester.
Because Edinburgh lies at 55.95° N, 3.20° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 17 h 37 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 6 h 58 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | 4:26 AM | 10:02 PM | 17 h 37 min |
| September equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 15 min |
| December solstice | 8:41 AM | 3:39 PM | 6 h 58 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh is in the United Kingdom Time time zone, IANA identifier Europe/London. The UTC offset is UTC+0 (UTC+1 during daylight saving time).
Does Edinburgh have daylight saving time?
Yes. Edinburgh switches between UTC+0 (standard time) and UTC+1 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 28, 2027 and go back on October 31, 2027.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and New York?
New York is 5 hours behind Edinburgh all year round.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 8 hours behind Edinburgh all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 4:26 AM and sets at about 10:02 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 8:41 AM and sets at about 3:39 PM (local time).