Today in East Lothian, Scotland, the sun rises at 5:54 AM and sets at 8:36 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 41m of daylight. That is 4 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 4 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, East Lothian is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in East Lothian
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in East Lothian runs from N/A to 6:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:45 PM and lasts until 8:36 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, East Lothian experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 14h 41m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in East Lothian falls exactly at 1:15 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 46.16 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of East Lothian in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in East Lothian?
At East Lothian's latitude of 55.915797°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 354.86° (N). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for East Lothian are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 55.915797, -2.7511952. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in East Lothian (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 East Lothian versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:54 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 41m |
| 2025 | 5:55 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 40m |
| 2021 | 5:55 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in East Lothian today?
In East Lothian, the sun rises at exactly 5:54 AM and sets at 8:36 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in East Lothian today?
Today, morning golden hour in East Lothian runs from N/A to 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:45 PM and lasts until 8:32 PM.
Why does sunrise in East Lothian shift every day?
At East Lothian's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 354.86° (N). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 4 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in East Lothian at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:15 PM when the sun reaches 46.16. This produces very high UV, typical of East Lothian in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in East Lothian 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 5:55 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:55 AM.