Sunrise & sunset times in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 04:46 and sets at 21:49 in Edinburgh. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Edinburgh
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Golden hour in Edinburgh today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Edinburgh when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Edinburgh (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Edinburgh’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:33 | 16:11 | 12:22 | 7h 37m |
| February | 07:37 | 17:16 | 12:26 | 9h 38m |
| March | 06:28 | 18:16 | 12:21 | 11h 47m |
| April | 06:07 | 20:19 | 13:12 | 14h 11m |
| May | 05:00 | 21:19 | 13:09 | 16h 18m |
| June | 04:26 | 22:00 | 13:13 | 17h 34m |
| July | 04:47 | 21:48 | 13:18 | 17h 00m |
| August | 05:43 | 20:49 | 13:17 | 15h 05m |
| September | 06:44 | 19:30 | 13:08 | 12h 46m |
| October | 07:43 | 18:12 | 12:58 | 10h 28m |
| November | 07:48 | 16:05 | 11:57 | 8h 16m |
| December | 08:37 | 15:38 | 12:07 | 7h 00m |
Solar year in Edinburgh (2026)
Day length in Edinburgh swings by 10h 39m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Edinburgh
Longest day in Edinburgh: 17h 19m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 6h 41m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 16h 48m.
Moon tonight in Edinburgh
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Edinburgh today?▼
The sun rises at 04:46 Europe/London in Edinburgh, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Edinburgh today?▼
The sun sets at 21:49 Europe/London in Edinburgh today.
How long is the day in Edinburgh today?▼
Daylight in Edinburgh today lasts 17 hours and 3 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Edinburgh?▼
The morning golden hour in Edinburgh runs from 03:50 to 05:47, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:49 to 22:45.
What is the timezone of Edinburgh?▼
Edinburgh uses the Europe/London timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Edinburgh?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Edinburgh is 21 June 2026, with 17h 36m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Edinburgh?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Edinburgh is 21 December 2026, with 6h 58m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Edinburgh?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Edinburgh swings by 10h 39m.