Sun Times in Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Edinburgh?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Edinburgh (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Edinburgh?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Edinburgh (Europe/London). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Edinburgh?
Golden hour times for Edinburgh are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Edinburgh?
The day length for Edinburgh is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Edinburgh?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Edinburgh is shown in the times above (Europe/London). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Edinburgh?
Sunset and dusk times for Edinburgh are displayed above (Europe/London). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Edinburgh?
Twilight duration in Edinburgh varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Edinburgh?
The earliest sunrise in Edinburgh in 2026 is at 4:26 AM on June 13 (Europe/London). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Edinburgh?
The latest sunset in Edinburgh in 2026 is at 10:03 PM on June 22 (Europe/London). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Edinburgh?
After sunset in Edinburgh, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Edinburgh shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Edinburgh
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Edinburgh on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:33 AM | 4:11 PM | 7h 37m |
| February | 7:37 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 39m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 48m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 12m |
| May | 5:00 AM | 9:19 PM | 16h 19m |
| June | 4:26 AM | 10:00 PM | 17h 34m |
| July | 4:47 AM | 9:48 PM | 17h 01m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 06m |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 46m |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 28m |
| November | 7:48 AM | 4:05 PM | 8h 16m |
| December | 8:37 AM | 3:38 PM | 7h 00m |
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