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Edinburgh

Scotland, United Kingdom

4 Jan 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current time in Edinburgh, Scotland?

Edinburgh operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is UTC+0 during winter and British Summer Time (BST), which is UTC+1 during summer. To find the current time in Edinburgh, add 0 hours to UTC during winter months and 1 hour during summer months.

Does Edinburgh, Scotland observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, Edinburgh and the rest of the United Kingdom observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March and go back 1 hour to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) in late October.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and major world cities?

London (GMT/BST): Edinburgh is in the same time zone as London, so there is no time difference between the two cities.

New York (EST/EDT): Edinburgh is 5 hours ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and 4 hours ahead when NY is on EDT (summer).

Tokyo (JST): Edinburgh is 9 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9.

What are other major cities in United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom's major cities include London (the capital), Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Bristol, Cardiff, and Belfast. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.

What is Edinburgh, Scotland known for?

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, known for Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe (the world's largest arts festival), the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is also famous for its historic architecture, the Arthur's Seat volcano, and as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.