Current time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
8:11 AM
 

Edinburgh time zone and facts

Time zone
United Kingdom Time (BST)
UTC offset
UTC+1
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sunrise today
7:54 AM
Sunset today
6:00 PM
Coordinates
55.95°N, 3.22°W

Time difference from Edinburgh

CityTime nowDifference
New York3:11 AM, Tue5 hours behind
Los Angeles12:11 AM, Tue8 hours behind
London8:11 AM, TueThe same time
Paris9:11 AM, Tue1 hour ahead
Dubai11:11 AM, Tue3 hours ahead
Delhi12:41 PM, Tue4:30 hours ahead
Tokyo4:11 PM, Tue8 hours ahead
Sydney6:11 PM, Tue10 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in United Kingdom

  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day
  • Mon, Dec 28, 2026 Boxing Day (substitute day)
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Fri, Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday

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Other cities in United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Edinburgh in?

Edinburgh uses United Kingdom Time (IANA zone Europe/London). Right now the local time is UTC+1.

Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and New York?

Edinburgh is currently 5 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and London?

Edinburgh is currently the same time as London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh today?

Today the sun rises at 7:54 AM and sets at 6:00 PM local time.

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