🇬🇧 Edinburgh

Edinburgh runs on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. United Kingdom observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 4:54 AMSunset 9:45 PM(local)

Edinburgh: daylight saving timeNow UTC+1. Next change: October 25, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
EdinburghUTC+1
Dialing code+44
Population514,990
Coordinates55.95°N, 3.20°W
Elevation66 m
CurrencyBritish Pound (GBP)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Edinburgh right now?
Edinburgh runs on UTC+1. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh is on UTC+1 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Edinburgh changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on October 25, 2026.
Does Edinburgh use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Edinburgh commonly uses the 24-hour clock.