What time is it in Edinburgh, United Kingdom?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 07:52 ↓ 18:03 (10 h 10 m)
Time Zone
Greenwich Mean Time
UTC Offset
UTC+1:00
DST Status
Active
Abbreviation
BST
Sunrise
7:52:25 AM
Sunset
6:03:03 PM
Day Length
10 h 10 m
Population
514,990
Latitude
55.9521° N
Longitude
3.1965° W
Coordinates
55.9521° N, 3.1965° W
Time difference from Edinburgh
| Los Angeles | − 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | − 6 hours |
| New York City | − 5 hours |
| Toronto | − 5 hours |
| São Paulo | − 4 hours |
| London | 0 |
| Lagos | 0 |
| Paris | + 1 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 1 hours |
| Zürich | + 1 hours |
| Cairo | + 2 hours |
| Istanbul | + 2 hours |
| Moscow | + 2 hours |
| Dubai | + 3 hours |
| Mumbai | + 4 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 7 hours |
| Singapore | + 7 hours |
| Shanghai | + 7 hours |
| Tokyo | + 8 hours |
| Sydney | + 10 hours |
Local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom follows Greenwich Mean Time (UTCUTC+1:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Edinburgh, United Kingdom lines up with other places in United Kingdom. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Edinburgh?
The current local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 3:43:47 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh uses the Greenwich Mean Time time zone (UTC+1:00). Active.
What is the UTC offset for Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is UTC+1:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is located at 55.9521° N, 3.1965° W (latitude 55.9521° N, longitude 3.1965° W).
