Current local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The live clock above shows the time in Edinburgh. Edinburgh is in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+1 right now (BST).
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | Edinburgh |
| Population | about 470,000 |
| Coordinates | 55.95° N, 3.22° W |
| Time zone | Europe/London |
| Abbreviation | GMT / BST |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 (winter) / UTC+1 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Edinburgh uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (BST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 4:26 AM | 10:02 PM | 17 h 36 min |
| September equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 16 min |
| December solstice | 8:42 AM | 3:39 PM | 6 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Edinburgh at about 12:21 PM in mid-January, and about 1:18 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 13 minutes ahead of the sun, because Edinburgh sits at 3.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Edinburgh time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead in Jan, 4.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Dundee | 60 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Glasgow | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Newcastle | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Aberdeen | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Sunderland | 163 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Middlesbrough | 198 km (123 mi) | same time |
| Belfast | 229 km (143 mi) | same time |
| Blackpool | 236 km (146 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United Kingdom
- London
- Birmingham
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Sheffield
- Glasgow
- Liverpool
- Cardiff
- Nottingham
- Newcastle
- Bristol
- Leicester
- Bradford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Southampton
- Belfast
- Coventry
- Stoke
Questions people ask
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh is in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving time.
Does Edinburgh have daylight saving time?
Edinburgh uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC+0 (GMT) and UTC+1 (BST). The next change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Edinburgh when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Edinburgh's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 13 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).