Sun Times in Edinburgh
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?
Morning golden hour in Edinburgh ends at 7:22 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:24 PM.
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 4:27 AM on June 14 (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 10:04 PM on June 21 (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.
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