United Kingdom · Europe/London
Edinburgh, United Kingdom is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Edinburgh's time against major cities around the world, and check United Kingdom's public holidays.
Edinburgh vs the World
Current time difference between Edinburgh, United Kingdom and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:12 AM | UTC−4 | 5h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:12 PM | UTC+1 | Same time |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:12 PM | UTC+4 | 3h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:42 PM | UTC+5:30 | 4h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:12 PM | UTC+8 | 7h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:12 PM | UTC+9 | 8h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:12 PM | UTC+10 | 9h behind |
Business Hours in Edinburgh (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Edinburgh, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Edinburgh | 5:00 PM in Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Dubai | 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 1:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
| Singapore | 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Sydney | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in United Kingdom
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| May 6 | Early May Bank Holiday | — | public |
| May 27 | Spring Bank Holiday | — | public |
| Aug 26 | Summer Bank Holiday | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Edinburgh in?
Edinburgh, United Kingdom is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00), which observes daylight saving time (DST).
What time is it in Edinburgh right now?
The current local time in Edinburgh is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Edinburgh's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Edinburgh moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn.
What is Edinburgh's UTC / GMT offset?
Edinburgh is in Europe/London (UTC+00:00), switching to UTC+01:00 during daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and India?
Edinburgh (UTC+00:00) is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and New York?
Edinburgh (UTC+00:00) is 5 hours ahead of New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Edinburgh's airport code?
Edinburgh's main airport is EDI — the IATA code many people use when searching for Edinburgh time.