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Sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:38 AM–8:29 AM and 5:31 PM–6:22 PM
Times are local time in Edinburgh. Current time in Edinburgh →
Sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 35m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 31m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 4:35 PM | 9h 15m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 4:07 PM | 8h 18m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:20 AM | 3:46 PM | 7h 26m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:38 AM | 3:39 PM | 7h 1m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:45 AM | 3:49 PM | 7h 4m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:35 AM | 4:10 PM | 7h 35m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:09 AM | 4:45 PM | 8h 36m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 36m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 39m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 45m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 4m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 9m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 8:51 PM | 15h 20m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:02 AM | 9:18 PM | 16h 16m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:37 AM | 9:46 PM | 17h 10m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:27 AM | 10:01 PM | 17h 34m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:32 AM | 10:03 PM | 17h 31m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:48 AM | 9:51 PM | 17h 3m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:17 AM | 9:23 PM | 16h 6m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:44 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 9m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 54m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 50m |
Calculated for 55.95°N, 3.20°W, including daylight saving time where Edinburgh uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Edinburgh this year
- Longest day: June 21 (17h 36m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (6h 57m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:27 AM on June 14
- Latest sunset: 10:04 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Edinburgh today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:38 AM and sets at 6:22 PM in Edinburgh, giving 10 hours 44 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Edinburgh?
The longest day in Edinburgh in 2026 is June 21, with 17 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Edinburgh?
The shortest day in Edinburgh in 2026 is December 22, with 6 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Edinburgh?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:27 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset is 10:04 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Edinburgh?
Today, golden hour in Edinburgh is from sunrise (7:38 AM) to 8:29 AM in the morning, and from 5:31 PM to sunset (6:22 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.