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Current Time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Q: What timezone is Edinburgh in?

Edinburgh is in the GMT/BST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London. The UTC offset is +0:00 in winter and +1:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Edinburgh?

Edinburgh's UTC offset is UTC+0:00 in winter and UTC+1:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Edinburgh in?

Edinburgh is located in Europe. It is the 524 thousand population city in United Kingdom.

United Kingdom · GMT/BST · UTC+0:00 / UTC+1:00 (DST)

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Europe/London

Edinburgh Timezone Details

Timezone	GMT/BST
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC+0:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC+1:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	Europe/London
Country	United Kingdom
Population	524 thousand

Live Time Comparison — Edinburgh

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📅 Public Holidays in United Kingdom (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for United Kingdom. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

Apr 5

Easter Sunday

Apr 6

Easter Monday

May 4

Early May Bank Holiday

May 25

Spring Bank Holiday

Aug 31

Summer Bank Holiday

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Edinburgh

Find the best hours for a call between Edinburgh (GMT/BST, UTC+0:00) and another city.

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About Edinburgh Time Zone (GMT/BST)

Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, uses GMT (UTC+0) in winter and BST (UTC+1) in summer. Home to the famous Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh Castle, and the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage city.

Key fact: Edinburgh shares the same time as London and Glasgow.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Edinburgh with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Edinburgh Time

What time is it in Edinburgh right now? +

The current time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Edinburgh is in the GMT/BST timezone (UTC+0:00 in winter, UTC+1:00 in summer).

What timezone is Edinburgh in? +

Edinburgh is in the GMT/BST timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/London. The UTC offset is +0:00 in winter and +1:00 in summer.

Does Edinburgh observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Edinburgh observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is +0:00; in summer it is +1:00.

What is the UTC offset for Edinburgh? +

Edinburgh's UTC offset is UTC+0:00 in winter and UTC+1:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and London? +

Edinburgh (GMT/BST) is UTC+0:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Edinburgh shares the same time as London and Glasgow.

How do I convert Edinburgh time to UTC? +

To convert Edinburgh time to UTC, subtract UTC+0:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Edinburgh and the UTC offset is UTC+0:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Edinburgh in? +

Edinburgh is located in Europe. It is the 524 thousand population city in United Kingdom.

What is the IANA timezone name for Edinburgh? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Edinburgh is Europe/London. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Edinburgh today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Edinburgh are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Edinburgh's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Edinburgh? +

Sunset times in Edinburgh are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Edinburgh? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Edinburgh to London, Edinburgh to New York, Edinburgh to Dubai, Edinburgh to Tokyo.