Sunrise and Sunset times in Edinburgh, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 08:28:23
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 Sunset: 16:18:48
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Day Length: 7h 50m 25s
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-Jan-01, Thursday | 08:43:27 | 12:16:27 | 15:49:26 | 7h 5m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 08:43:09 | 12:16:55 | 15:50:40 | 7h 7m 31s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 08:42:47 | 12:17:22 | 15:51:58 | 7h 9m 11s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 08:42:21 | 12:17:50 | 15:53:18 | 7h 10m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 08:41:51 | 12:18:16 | 15:54:42 | 7h 12m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 08:41:17 | 12:18:43 | 15:56:09 | 7h 14m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 08:40:39 | 12:19:09 | 15:57:39 | 7h 17m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:39:57 | 12:19:34 | 15:59:11 | 7h 19m 14s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:39:12 | 12:19:59 | 16:00:47 | 7h 21m 35s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:38:23 | 12:20:24 | 16:02:25 | 7h 24m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:37:30 | 12:20:48 | 16:04:05 | 7h 26m 35s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:36:33 | 12:21:11 | 16:05:48 | 7h 29m 15s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:35:33 | 12:21:33 | 16:07:34 | 7h 32m 1s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:34:30 | 12:21:55 | 16:09:21 | 7h 34m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 08:33:23 | 12:22:17 | 16:11:11 | 7h 37m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 08:32:12 | 12:22:37 | 16:13:02 | 7h 40m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 08:30:59 | 12:22:57 | 16:14:56 | 7h 43m 57s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 08:29:42 | 12:23:17 | 16:16:51 | 7h 47m 9s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 08:28:23 | 12:23:35 | 16:18:48 | 7h 50m 25s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 08:27:00 | 12:23:53 | 16:20:46 | 7h 53m 46s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 08:25:34 | 12:24:10 | 16:22:46 | 7h 57m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 08:24:06 | 12:24:26 | 16:24:47 | 8h 0m 41s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 08:22:34 | 12:24:42 | 16:26:49 | 8h 4m 15s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 08:21:00 | 12:24:56 | 16:28:53 | 8h 7m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 08:19:24 | 12:25:10 | 16:30:57 | 8h 11m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 08:17:44 | 12:25:24 | 16:33:03 | 8h 15m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 08:16:03 | 12:25:36 | 16:35:09 | 8h 19m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 08:14:18 | 12:25:47 | 16:37:16 | 8h 22m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 08:12:32 | 12:25:58 | 16:39:24 | 8h 26m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 08:10:43 | 12:26:08 | 16:41:33 | 8h 30m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 08:08:52 | 12:26:17 | 16:43:42 | 8h 34m 50s |
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