Time zone in Edinburgh
The current local time in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is shown above, synchronized to the second. Edinburgh uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0). Edinburgh observes daylight saving time. On March 29, 2026 the clocks change to British Summer Time (UTC+1). On October 25, 2026 the clocks change to Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0).
Show the time in Edinburgh in fullscreen
Use the fullscreen button to turn your screen into a large clock showing the local time in Edinburgh. In the settings you can choose a theme, add your own background image or switch to an analog clock face.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh uses Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0). The IANA time zone identifier is Europe/London.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?
Edinburgh observes daylight saving time. On March 29, 2026 the clocks change to British Summer Time (UTC+1). On October 25, 2026 the clocks change to Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0).
What is the time difference to Edinburgh?
The time difference between your location and Edinburgh is shown directly under the clock. It is calculated from your device’s time zone and always takes daylight saving time into account.