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Time in EdinburghUTC+01

Live clock and time-zone data for Edinburgh, United Kingdom — London (Europe/London), UTC+01 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
23:09
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Night
Timezone
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01
Abbreviation
GMT+1
Population
488,050
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Edinburgh follow London (Europe/London), currently UTC+01 from UTC. A standard business day in United Kingdom starts near 09:00 and ends close to 17:30, with lunch typically served between 13:00 and 14:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
GBP £
Dial
+44
Work day
09:00–17:30
Lunch
13:00–14:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Edinburgh, other cities are at
Moscow14:00
London12:00
Berlin13:00
New York07:00
Tokyo20:00
Singapore19:00
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Best hours to meet with Moscow
Morning meeting (both on-shift)11:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)14:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 14:00
Compare: Edinburgh ↔ Moscow
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

When is noon in Edinburgh?

Noon in Edinburgh corresponds to UTC+01 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

What time zone abbreviation does Edinburgh use?

Edinburgh uses the abbreviation GMT+1, which corresponds to the IANA zone Europe/London.

What time is it in Edinburgh when it's 9 AM in Moscow?

When it's 09:00 in Moscow, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Edinburgh based on today's offset.

How many hours is Edinburgh ahead of Moscow?

The live difference between Edinburgh and Moscow is +2h.

Does Edinburgh observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Edinburgh shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

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