Sunrise and sunset times in Edinburgh, 2026
In Edinburgh, United Kingdom (55.9533° N, 3.1883° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 04:26 and sets at 22:02, giving 17h 37m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 6h 58m of daylight. Local time, Europe/London time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Edinburgh
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:15 | 18:26 | 12h 11m | 34.0° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 04:26 | 22:02 | 17h 37m | 57.5° | 43° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:59 | 19:09 | 12h 09m | 33.9° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:42 | 15:39 | 6h 58m | 10.7° | 134° (southeast) |
Sun times in Edinburgh, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:56 | 08:43 | 12:16 | 11.2° | 15:49 | 16:36 | 7h 06m |
| 15 January | 07:49 | 08:33 | 12:22 | 13.1° | 16:11 | 16:55 | 7h 37m |
| 1 February | 07:26 | 08:07 | 12:26 | 17.1° | 16:45 | 17:27 | 8h 39m |
| 15 February | 06:59 | 07:37 | 12:26 | 21.5° | 17:16 | 17:55 | 9h 39m |
| 1 March | 06:26 | 07:04 | 12:25 | 26.6° | 17:46 | 18:24 | 10h 43m |
| 15 March | 05:51 | 06:28 | 12:21 | 32.1° | 18:16 | 18:53 | 11h 48m |
| 1 April | 06:05 | 06:43 | 13:16 | 38.7° | 19:50 | 20:29 | 13h 07m |
| 15 April | 05:27 | 06:07 | 13:12 | 43.9° | 20:19 | 20:59 | 14h 12m |
| 1 May | 04:44 | 05:29 | 13:09 | 49.2° | 20:51 | 21:36 | 15h 23m |
| 15 May | 04:10 | 05:00 | 13:09 | 53.0° | 21:19 | 22:09 | 16h 19m |
| 1 June | 03:37 | 04:35 | 13:10 | 56.2° | 21:46 | 22:44 | 17h 12m |
| 15 June | 03:24 | 04:26 | 13:13 | 57.4° | 22:00 | 23:02 | 17h 34m |
| 1 July | 03:30 | 04:31 | 13:16 | 57.1° | 22:01 | 23:02 | 17h 30m |
| 15 July | 03:51 | 04:47 | 13:18 | 55.5° | 21:48 | 22:44 | 17h 01m |
| 1 August | 04:28 | 05:16 | 13:19 | 52.0° | 21:20 | 22:08 | 16h 03m |
| 15 August | 05:00 | 05:43 | 13:17 | 48.0° | 20:49 | 21:32 | 15h 06m |
| 1 September | 05:37 | 06:17 | 13:12 | 42.2° | 20:07 | 20:46 | 13h 50m |
| 15 September | 06:06 | 06:44 | 13:07 | 37.0° | 19:30 | 20:07 | 12h 46m |
| 1 October | 06:38 | 07:15 | 13:02 | 30.8° | 18:48 | 19:25 | 11h 33m |
| 15 October | 07:06 | 07:43 | 12:58 | 25.5° | 18:12 | 18:49 | 10h 28m |
| 1 November | 06:39 | 07:19 | 11:56 | 19.6° | 16:32 | 17:11 | 9h 13m |
| 15 November | 07:06 | 07:48 | 11:57 | 15.6° | 16:05 | 16:47 | 8h 16m |
| 1 December | 07:33 | 08:19 | 12:01 | 12.3° | 15:43 | 16:29 | 7h 25m |
| 15 December | 07:50 | 08:37 | 12:07 | 10.9° | 15:37 | 16:25 | 7h 00m |
Terrain around Edinburgh
The terrain around Edinburgh rises up to 3.4° above the horizon (towards the east-southeast). On 21 January, the sun appears at 08:46 instead of 08:25 and disappears at 16:16 instead of 16:22: 0h 26m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:25 | 08:46 | 16:22 | 16:16 | 7h 31m |
| 21 February | 07:23 | 07:42 | 17:29 | 17:27 | 9h 46m |
| 21 March | 06:12 | 06:14 | 18:28 | 18:22 | 12h 09m |
| 21 April | 05:52 | 05:54 | 20:31 | 20:30 | 14h 37m |
| 21 May | 04:49 | 04:51 | 21:29 | 21:26 | 16h 36m |
| 21 June | 04:26 | 04:28 | 22:02 | 21:58 | 17h 31m |
| 21 July | 04:57 | 04:59 | 21:39 | 21:36 | 16h 38m |
| 21 August | 05:55 | 05:57 | 20:34 | 20:33 | 14h 37m |
| 21 September | 06:55 | 06:57 | 19:14 | 19:08 | 12h 12m |
| 21 October | 07:56 | 08:14 | 17:57 | 17:55 | 9h 42m |
| 21 November | 08:01 | 08:21 | 15:55 | 15:49 | 7h 29m |
| 21 December | 08:42 | 08:55 | 15:39 | 15:30 | 6h 36m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Edinburgh?
In 2026, the sun rises in Edinburgh between 04:25 (on 18 June) and 08:44 (on 28 December), local time (Europe/London). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 04:26; at the December solstice, it is at 08:42.
What time is sunset in Edinburgh?
In 2026, sunset in Edinburgh ranges from 15:37 (on 14 December) to 22:03 (on 24 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Edinburgh?
It is 21 June 2026, with 17h 37m between sunrise (04:26) and sunset (22:02). The shortest day is 21 December, with 6h 58m (sunrise 08:42, sunset 15:39).
How high does the sun get in Edinburgh?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 57.5° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 10.7° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Edinburgh?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 43°) and sets in the northwest (317°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (134°) and sets in the southwest (226°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/London time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.