Geographic position of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 55.9521° N, 3.1965° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 6,229 km (3,871 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 3,790 km (2,355 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 16,247 km (10,095 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 199 km (124 mi) west
Edinburgh lies in the high-latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Edinburgh
With a population of 514,990, Edinburgh ranks as the 7th most populous city in United Kingdom, out of 860 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI / EGPH) is a major international airport serving Edinburgh directly.
Current local time at the airport is 13:26:22.
Daylight saving time changes in Edinburgh
Edinburgh uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/London. The current local offset is UTC+1 / BST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+0 / GMT to UTC+1 / BST.
- The clock was moved forward from 01:00 to 02:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+1 / BST to UTC+0 / GMT.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Edinburgh
Business hours in Edinburgh (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 1:00 AM - 9:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 1:30 PM - 9:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Edinburgh
Compare time in Edinburgh with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh follows the Europe/London time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Edinburgh at UTC+1.
What time is it in Edinburgh right now?
The current local time in Edinburgh is 13:26:22 on Saturday, 08 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Edinburgh is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is currently UTC+1, meaning local time is +1 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Edinburgh?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is the airport serving Edinburgh. The current local time at the airport is 13:26:22.
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