Today in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, the sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 8:38 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 41m of daylight. That is 5 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 5 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, City of Edinburgh is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in City of Edinburgh
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in City of Edinburgh runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:46 PM and lasts until 8:38 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, City of Edinburgh experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 41m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in City of Edinburgh falls exactly at 1:17 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 46.10 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of City of Edinburgh in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in City of Edinburgh?
At City of Edinburgh's latitude of 55.9533456°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 354.25° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for City of Edinburgh are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.9533456, -3.1883749. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in City of Edinburgh (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in City of Edinburgh versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:56 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 41m |
| 2025 | 5:57 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 40m |
| 2021 | 5:57 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in City of Edinburgh today?
In City of Edinburgh, the sun rises at exactly 5:56 AM and sets at 8:38 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in City of Edinburgh today?
Today, morning golden hour in City of Edinburgh runs from N/A to 6:48 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:46 PM and lasts until 8:34 PM.
Why does sunrise in City of Edinburgh shift every day?
At City of Edinburgh's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 354.25° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 5 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in City of Edinburgh at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:17 PM when the sun reaches 46.10. This produces very high UV, typical of City of Edinburgh in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in City of Edinburgh changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:57 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:57 AM.