Current time in Edinburgh, UK
00:05:59
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+00:00
Europe/London
Sunrise
07:49
Today
Sunset
16:07
8h 18m of daylight
Next clock change: clocks go forward 1h on Sun, 28 Mar 2027.
Edinburgh compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in UK
- Battle of the BoyneSun, 12 Jul · in 0 days
- Tisha B'AvThu, 23 Jul · in 0 days
- Assumption of MarySat, 15 Aug · in 0 days
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)Wed, 26 Aug · in 0 days
- Summer Bank HolidayMon, 31 Aug · in 0 days
Other cities in UK
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh is in the United Kingdom Time zone, Europe/London in the IANA database, currently at UTC+00:00.
Does Edinburgh have daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Edinburgh change during the year. The next change is on Sun, 28 Mar 2027.
What is the best time to call Edinburgh?
Business hours in Edinburgh usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in UK before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule