Sunrise & Sunset in Edinburgh

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
05:55
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Sunset
18:42
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Dawn
05:18
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Solar noon
12:19
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Dusk
19:20
Daylight
12h 47m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today05:5518:4212h 47m
Tomorrow06:5319:4412h 51m
Change+58m+1h 2m+4m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Edinburgh. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Edinburgh.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January08:4515:487h 03m
February08:1116:438h 32m
March07:0817:4410h 36m
April06:4719:4813h 01m
May05:3220:4915h 17m
June04:3721:4517h 08m
July04:3122:0317h 32m
August05:1521:2416h 09m
September06:1620:1313h 57m
October07:1418:5311h 39m
November07:1816:379h 19m
December08:1815:477h 29m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at 55.95°N, 3.19°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Europe/London timezone (GMT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Edinburgh this falls around 13:11 in mid-summer and 12:02 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Edinburgh today?
Sunrise in Edinburgh varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Europe/London.
What time does the sun set in Edinburgh?
Sunset in Edinburgh depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Edinburgh get today?
Daylight hours in Edinburgh range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (56.0°).
Does Edinburgh observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Edinburgh observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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