Current Time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 55.95° N, 3.2° W
Country: Scotland
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
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
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Prayer Times in Edinburgh
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 16:12 | 04:53 | 13:19 | 17:43 | 21:44 | 23:14 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 16:12 | 04:55 | 13:19 | 17:43 | 21:42 | 23:12 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 16:12 | 04:57 | 13:19 | 17:42 | 21:41 | 23:11 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 16:12 | 04:58 | 13:19 | 17:42 | 21:39 | 23:09 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 16:12 | 05:00 | 13:19 | 17:41 | 21:38 | 23:08 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 16:12 | 05:02 | 13:19 | 17:41 | 21:36 | 23:06 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 16:12 | 05:03 | 13:19 | 17:40 | 21:34 | 23:04 |
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Edinburgh
Sunrise
in Edinburgh
↑
4:54 AM
Sunset
in Edinburgh
↓
9:42 PM
Day Length
16h 48m
Dawn
in Edinburgh
3:59 AM
Dusk
in Edinburgh
10:37 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Edinburgh
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:57
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:08
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Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Edinburgh
What time is it in Edinburgh right now?
The live local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Edinburgh is in the Europe / London time zone (UTC+00:00).
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh uses the Europe / London time zone (GMT), which is UTC+00:00. Its IANA time zone identifier is Europe/London.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, Edinburgh observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch from GMT to BST in summer and back again in winter.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and UTC?
Edinburgh is UTC+00:00, meaning it is the same as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Edinburgh are listed in the Sunrise & Sunset section above and refresh every day. The current day length in Edinburgh is 16h 48m.