Sunrise and Sunset times in Edinburgh, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:25:57
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 Sunset: 15:41:12
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Day Length: 7h 15m 15s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Dec-01, Monday | 08:19:45 | 12:01:59 | 15:44:13 | 7h 24m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-02, Tuesday | 08:21:22 | 12:02:22 | 15:43:22 | 7h 22m 0s |
| 2025-Dec-03, Wednesday | 08:22:56 | 12:02:45 | 15:42:35 | 7h 19m 39s |
| 2025-Dec-04, Thursday | 08:24:28 | 12:03:10 | 15:41:51 | 7h 17m 23s |
| 2025-Dec-05, Friday | 08:25:57 | 12:03:34 | 15:41:12 | 7h 15m 15s |
| 2025-Dec-06, Saturday | 08:27:23 | 12:04:00 | 15:40:36 | 7h 13m 13s |
| 2025-Dec-07, Sunday | 08:28:46 | 12:04:25 | 15:40:05 | 7h 11m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-08, Monday | 08:30:06 | 12:04:52 | 15:39:37 | 7h 9m 31s |
| 2025-Dec-09, Tuesday | 08:31:23 | 12:05:18 | 15:39:14 | 7h 7m 51s |
| 2025-Dec-10, Wednesday | 08:32:37 | 12:05:46 | 15:38:55 | 7h 6m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-11, Thursday | 08:33:47 | 12:06:13 | 15:38:39 | 7h 4m 52s |
| 2025-Dec-12, Friday | 08:34:54 | 12:06:41 | 15:38:28 | 7h 3m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-13, Saturday | 08:35:57 | 12:07:09 | 15:38:22 | 7h 2m 25s |
| 2025-Dec-14, Sunday | 08:36:57 | 12:07:38 | 15:38:19 | 7h 1m 22s |
| 2025-Dec-15, Monday | 08:37:53 | 12:08:07 | 15:38:21 | 7h 0m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-16, Tuesday | 08:38:45 | 12:08:36 | 15:38:27 | 6h 59m 42s |
| 2025-Dec-17, Wednesday | 08:39:33 | 12:09:05 | 15:38:37 | 6h 59m 4s |
| 2025-Dec-18, Thursday | 08:40:18 | 12:09:35 | 15:38:52 | 6h 58m 34s |
| 2025-Dec-19, Friday | 08:40:58 | 12:10:04 | 15:39:10 | 6h 58m 12s |
| 2025-Dec-20, Saturday | 08:41:34 | 12:10:34 | 15:39:33 | 6h 57m 59s |
| 2025-Dec-21, Sunday | 08:42:07 | 12:11:04 | 15:40:01 | 6h 57m 54s |
| 2025-Dec-22, Monday | 08:42:35 | 12:11:33 | 15:40:32 | 6h 57m 57s |
| 2025-Dec-23, Tuesday | 08:42:59 | 12:12:03 | 15:41:08 | 6h 58m 9s |
| 2025-Dec-24, Wednesday | 08:43:19 | 12:12:33 | 15:41:47 | 6h 58m 28s |
| 2025-Dec-25, Thursday | 08:43:35 | 12:13:03 | 15:42:31 | 6h 58m 56s |
| 2025-Dec-26, Friday | 08:43:46 | 12:13:33 | 15:43:19 | 6h 59m 33s |
| 2025-Dec-27, Saturday | 08:43:53 | 12:14:02 | 15:44:11 | 7h 0m 18s |
| 2025-Dec-28, Sunday | 08:43:56 | 12:14:31 | 15:45:06 | 7h 1m 10s |
| 2025-Dec-29, Monday | 08:43:55 | 12:15:01 | 15:46:06 | 7h 2m 11s |
| 2025-Dec-30, Tuesday | 08:43:50 | 12:15:30 | 15:47:09 | 7h 3m 19s |
| 2025-Dec-31, Wednesday | 08:43:40 | 12:15:58 | 15:48:16 | 7h 4m 36s |
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