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Edinburgh

United Kingdom • Local Time

Saturday, December 27, 2025

GMTNight
Sunrise
08:39
Sunset
15:21
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Currency
£ British Pound
Phone Code
+44 131
Sunrise
08:39
Sunset
15:21

Time in Edinburgh

Edinburgh operates on GMT/UTC+0 in winter and BST/UTC+1 in summer. This UNESCO World Heritage city offers dramatic castle views, rich history, and the world's largest arts festival.

Daylight Saving Time

BST runs last Sunday of March to last Sunday of October.

Time Difference

Edinburgh is UTC+0 (GMT) / UTC+1 (BST). When noon: NYC 7 AM, Dubai 4 PM.

Business Hours

Shops 9 AM to 6 PM. Royal Mile touristy but essential. Pubs until 1 AM.

Timezone Facts

Same timezone as London. August Festival transforms the city entirely.

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Visiting Edinburgh?

August for festivals (book far ahead).

Ultimate Guide to Edinburgh

540K populationEnglish, ScotsGMT

Scotland's capital. UNESCO World Heritage old and new towns. Major festival city.

🌡️Climate

Oceanic with cool summers (12-19°C) and cold winters (1-7°C). Can be windy.