Current Local Time in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Edinburgh follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/LondonData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Edinburgh
☀️Climate
Oceanic with cool summers (12-19°C) and cold winters (1-7°C). Can be windy.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Edinburgh Time Zone
Edinburgh is located in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). As a significant city in United Kingdom, Edinburgh serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Edinburgh, consider that standard business hours are typically Shops 9 AM to 6 PM. Royal Mile touristy but essential. Pubs until 1 AM. local time. Edinburgh observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Edinburgh has a population of approximately 540K (1.4M in the metro area). The local currency is the British Pound (£). To call Edinburgh from abroad, use the country code +44 131. The primary language spoken is English, Scots.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Edinburgh time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Edinburgh conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Edinburgh Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United Kingdom (GB)
- • Coordinates: 55.95°, -3.19°
- • Calling Code: +44 131