Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+1 (GMT+1)
The current local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 13:58:24.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 514,990
- Coordinates
- 55.95° N, 3.20° W
- Time Zone
- Europe/London
- Currency
- Pound (GBP)
- Languages
- English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
- Country Area
- 244,820 km²
Time Difference Between Edinburgh and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 5h behind | |
| Time in London | Same time | |
| Time in Tokyo | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 3h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 8h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 1h ahead |
Weather in Edinburgh
Current weather conditions in Edinburgh including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
6°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
67%
Wind
6.8 km/h
Visibility
20 km
12°
4°
12°
7°
16°
6°
16°
10°
17°
11°
Cities Near Edinburgh
- Time in Livingston21 km
- Time in Cumbernauld49 km
- Time in Hamilton56 km
- Time in Meikle Earnock57 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Edinburgh
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Edinburgh and New York
- Time difference between Edinburgh and London
- Time difference between Edinburgh and Tokyo
- Time difference between Edinburgh and Sydney
- Time difference between Edinburgh and Dubai
- Time difference between Edinburgh and Singapore
- Time difference between Edinburgh and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Edinburgh and Paris
Map of Edinburgh
Map showing the location of Edinburgh at coordinates 55.95206, -3.19648.
About Edinburgh Time
Edinburgh is located in Europe, United Kingdomand follows the Europe/London time zone. The city has a population of approximately 514,990 people.
The current local time in Edinburgh is determined by the Europe/London time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Edinburgh, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Edinburgh
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh is in the Europe/London time zone (GMT+1) in United Kingdom.
What is the current UTC offset for Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is currently at UTC+1 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Edinburgh observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Edinburgh?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, updated every second.