Current time in Edinburgh
17:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Edinburgh right now
- Time zone
Europe/London- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Abbreviation
- BST
Currently on daylight saving time · Clocks go back one hour on October 25, 2026
Other cities in the same time zone
- London, United Kingdom
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Edinburgh right now?
The current local time in Edinburgh is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh uses Europe/London (BST), currently UTC+1.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?
Currently on daylight saving time