Current local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 464,990.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 55°57′N / 3°12′W |
| Population: | 464,990 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Edinburgh
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Edinburgh is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh today
| Sunrise: | 07:56 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 12:57 |
| Day length: | 10h 01m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:18 – 18:36 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Edinburgh
- New York+5 hEdinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeEdinburgh is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hEdinburgh is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Edinburgh time
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?
Edinburgh is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and New York?
Right now Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Abuja?
Right now Edinburgh and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.