Current time in Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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Time zone
Europe/London
UTC offset
GMT+1
Abbreviation
BST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
55.95, -3.19
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Edinburgh
Edinburgh uses Europe/London. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 (BST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Edinburgh
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +5h |
| London · United Kingdom | Same time |
| Los Angeles · United States | +8h |
| Paris · France | −1h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −3h |
| Mumbai · India | −4h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −8h |
| Sydney · Australia | −9h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Edinburgh
The longest day brings about 17h 37m of daylight, the shortest about 6h 58m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Edinburgh in?
- Edinburgh is in the Europe/London time zone, currently UTC+1 (BST).
- Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Edinburgh move between UTC+0 and UTC+1 (BST).
- What is the time difference between Edinburgh and New York?
- Edinburgh is 5h ahead of New York.