Sunrise and Sunset times in Edinburgh, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:53:32
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 Sunset: 17:55:08
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Day Length: 11h 1m 36s
Time zone: Europe/London, UTC 0 h.
Latitude: 55.9483, Longitude: -3.2191
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom 
504 966 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:03:40 | 12:25:10 | 17:46:41 | 10h 43m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:01:09 | 12:24:58 | 17:48:48 | 10h 47m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:58:37 | 12:24:46 | 17:50:55 | 10h 52m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:56:05 | 12:24:33 | 17:53:01 | 10h 56m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:53:32 | 12:24:20 | 17:55:08 | 11h 1m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:50:58 | 12:24:06 | 17:57:14 | 11h 6m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:48:24 | 12:23:52 | 17:59:19 | 11h 10m 55s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:45:50 | 12:23:37 | 18:01:25 | 11h 15m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:43:15 | 12:23:22 | 18:03:30 | 11h 20m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:40:39 | 12:23:07 | 18:05:35 | 11h 24m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:38:03 | 12:22:51 | 18:07:39 | 11h 29m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:35:27 | 12:22:35 | 18:09:43 | 11h 34m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:32:51 | 12:22:19 | 18:11:48 | 11h 38m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:30:14 | 12:22:03 | 18:13:51 | 11h 43m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:27:37 | 12:21:46 | 18:15:55 | 11h 48m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:24:59 | 12:21:29 | 18:17:59 | 11h 53m 0s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:22:22 | 12:21:12 | 18:20:02 | 11h 57m 40s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:19:44 | 12:20:54 | 18:22:05 | 12h 2m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:17:06 | 12:20:37 | 18:24:08 | 12h 7m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:14:28 | 12:20:19 | 18:26:10 | 12h 11m 42s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:11:50 | 12:20:01 | 18:28:13 | 12h 16m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:09:12 | 12:19:44 | 18:30:15 | 12h 21m 3s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:06:33 | 12:19:26 | 18:32:18 | 12h 25m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:03:55 | 12:19:08 | 18:34:20 | 12h 30m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:01:17 | 12:18:49 | 18:36:22 | 12h 35m 5s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 05:58:39 | 12:18:31 | 18:38:24 | 12h 39m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 05:56:01 | 12:18:13 | 18:40:26 | 12h 44m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 05:53:22 | 12:17:55 | 18:42:28 | 12h 49m 6s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 06:50:45 | 13:17:37 | 19:44:30 | 12h 53m 45s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 06:48:07 | 13:17:19 | 19:46:32 | 12h 58m 25s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 06:45:29 | 13:17:01 | 19:48:33 | 13h 3m 4s |
Day length in Edinburgh during the year on the chart:
Edinburgh on United Kingdom map:
Locations in the same time zone Europe/London
London (London, City of), Birmingham (Birmingham), Manchester (Manchester), Leeds (Leeds), Sheffield (Sheffield), Glasgow (Glasgow City), Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne), Nottingham (Nottingham), Liverpool (Liverpool), Southend-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea), Bristol (Bristol, City of), Brighton (Brighton and Hove), Bradford (Bradford), Leicester (Leicester), Sunderland (Sunderland), Belfast (Belfast), Portsmouth (Portsmouth), Bournemouth (Bournemouth), Middlesbrough (Redcar and Cleveland), Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent), Coventry (Coventry), Southampton (Southampton), Reading (Reading), Kingston upon Hull (Kingston upon Hull, City of), Abertawe (Swansea), Blackpool (Blackpool), Plymouth (Plymouth), Luton (Luton), Oxford (Oxfordshire), Norwich (Norfolk)
Largest populated areas in United Kingdom
London (London, City of), Birmingham (Birmingham), Manchester (Manchester), Leeds (Leeds), Sheffield (Sheffield), Glasgow (Glasgow City), Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne), Caerdydd (Cardiff), Nottingham (Nottingham), Liverpool (Liverpool), Southend-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea), Bristol (Bristol, City of), Brighton (Brighton and Hove), Bradford (Bradford), Leicester (Leicester), Sunderland (Sunderland), Belfast (Belfast), Portsmouth (Portsmouth), Bournemouth (Bournemouth), Middlesbrough (Redcar and Cleveland), Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent), Coventry (Coventry), Southampton (Southampton), Reading (Reading), Kingston upon Hull (Kingston upon Hull, City of), Abertawe (Swansea), Blackpool (Blackpool), Plymouth (Plymouth), Luton (Luton), Oxford (Oxfordshire)
Countries closest to United Kingdom
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks