Current Time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh currently observes British Summer Time (GMT/BST, UTC+1).
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About Edinburgh
Located in SCT, Edinburgh is a city in the United Kingdom. Edinburgh keeps Europe/London time (UTC±0). It shares this time zone with London and Birmingham. The city's primary airport carries the code EDI.
Sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh time zone details
Clocks in Edinburgh move back 1 hour to GMT (UTC±0) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh is in the Europe/London time zone and observes British Summer Time (GMT/BST). The current UTC offset is UTC+1.
What is the current time in Edinburgh?
It is currently 12:23 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Edinburgh move back 1 hour to GMT (UTC±0) on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh today?
Sunrise today is at 5:05 AM and sunset at 9:32 PM — 16 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
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