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Edinburgh Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United Kingdom
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On July 28, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:10 AM and sunset is at 9:30 PM (Europe/London). The day lasts 16h 20m, solar noon is at 1:20 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:07 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 8:33 PM.
Local date
July 28, 2026
Time zone
GMT+1
Updated hourly
Europe/London
Today’s solar times in Edinburgh
Dawn
4:20 AM
Sunrise
5:10 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:07 AM
Evening golden hour starts
8:33 PM
Sunset
9:30 PM
Dusk
10:20 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
16h 20m
Solar noon
1:20 PM
Coordinates
55.9533, -3.1883
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 55.9533, longitude -3.1883, and the Europe/London time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Edinburgh over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 28, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 9:30 PM | 16h 20m |
| TomorrowJul 29, 2026 | 5:12 AM | 9:28 PM | 16h 16m |
| +1 weekAug 4, 2026 | 5:23 AM | 9:16 PM | 15h 53m |
| +1 monthAug 27, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 15m |
What these times mean
Edinburgh changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Edinburgh throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:35 AM | 4:11 PM | 7h 36m |
| February | 7:39 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 37m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 46m |
| April | 6:08 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 10m |
| May | 5:01 AM | 9:19 PM | 16h 17m |
| June | 4:27 AM | 10:01 PM | 17h 34m |
| July | 4:48 AM | 9:50 PM | 17h 02m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 8:52 PM | 15h 08m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 49m |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 31m |
| November | 7:49 AM | 4:07 PM | 8h 18m |
| December | 8:38 AM | 3:39 PM | 7h 01m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:27 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
10:04 PM
June 21
Longest day
17h 37m
June 21
Shortest day
6h 57m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Edinburgh today?
On July 28, 2026, sunrise in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is at 5:10 AM and sunset is at 9:30 PM (Europe/London).
How long is the day in Edinburgh today?
Today in Edinburgh, the time between sunrise and sunset is 16h 20m.
When is golden hour in Edinburgh?
Morning golden hour in Edinburgh ends at 6:07 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 8:33 PM.
What time is solar noon in Edinburgh?
Solar noon in Edinburgh is at 1:20 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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