Edinburgh Castle Scotland: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Edinburgh Castle Scotland, United Kingdom, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:27 and sets at 18:32. The day length is 11h 5m. Solar noon is reached at 13:00.
Edinburgh Castle Scotland: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Edinburgh Castle Scotland at 13:00 – 1 h 0 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 18 at 04:26, the latest on December 28 at 08:44.
The sun sets earliest on December 14 at 15:38 and latest on June 24 at 22:03.
The longest day of the year has 10 h 39 min more daylight than the shortest.
Edinburgh Castle Scotland through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:33 | 16:11 | 7 h 37 min | southwest 232° | 62 h |
| Feb | 07:38 | 17:16 | 9 h 39 min | west-southwest 249° | 90 h |
| Mar | 06:28 | 18:16 | 11 h 48 min | west 268° | 129 h |
| Apr | 06:07 | 20:19 | 14 h 12 min | west-northwest 289° | 169 h |
| May | 05:00 | 21:19 | 16 h 19 min | northwest 307° | 209 h |
| Jun | 04:26 | 22:00 | 17 h 34 min | northwest 317° | 183 h |
| Jul | 04:47 | 21:48 | 17 h 1 min | northwest 312° | 185 h |
| Aug | 05:43 | 20:49 | 15 h 6 min | west-northwest 297° | 171 h |
| Sep | 06:44 | 19:30 | 12 h 46 min | west 276° | 139 h |
| Oct | 07:43 | 18:12 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 256° | 105 h |
| Nov | 07:48 | 16:05 | 8 h 16 min | west-southwest 237° | 79 h |
| Dec | 08:37 | 15:38 | 7 h 0 min | southwest 227° | 54 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (317°) in June, southwest (227°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 90° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 209 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 54 – 1,575 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Leuchars, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Edinburgh Castle Scotland
Morning: 07:04–08:18 · Evening: 17:42–18:55
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Edinburgh Castle Scotland, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:04 to 08:18. The evening golden hour extends from 17:42 to 18:55. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Edinburgh Castle Scotland
Morning: 06:50–07:04 · Evening: 18:55–19:09
The Blue Hour in Edinburgh Castle Scotland offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:04, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:55 to 19:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Edinburgh Castle Scotland
Edinburgh Castle Scotland is located at a latitude of 55.95° and a longitude of -3.20°. The city is in the Europe/London timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Edinburgh Castle Scotland vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Edinburgh Castle Scotland
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Edinburgh Castle Scotland. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Edinburgh Castle Scotland, with up to 17h 37m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Edinburgh Castle Scotland sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 14m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Edinburgh Castle Scotland brings the shortest days with only 6h 58m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Edinburgh Castle Scotland
On the same latitude as Edinburgh Castle Scotland
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Edinburgh Castle Scotland (55.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 5m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Edinburgh Castle Scotland
When does the sun rise in Edinburgh Castle Scotland today?
Today the sun rises in Edinburgh Castle Scotland at 07:27 and sets at 18:32.
How long is the day in Edinburgh Castle Scotland today?
The day lasts 11h 5m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Edinburgh Castle Scotland today?
In the morning from 07:04–08:18, in the evening from 17:42–18:55.
When is the longest day in Edinburgh Castle Scotland?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 6h 58m.
When does it get dark in Edinburgh Castle Scotland today?
It is dark from 19:09, fully dark from 20:36.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Edinburgh Castle Scotland. All times are in local time. How it is calculated