Winter Solstice in Edinburgh
United Kingdom — December 21, 2026
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Edinburgh
11:54:47
Europe/London
GMT / UTC
10:54:47
Etc/UTC
Mecca
13:54:47
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Edinburgh Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Population
- 514,990
- Coordinates
- 55.9521, -3.1965
Sun Times Today in Edinburgh
Sunrise
06:10
Solar Noon
13:13
Sunset
20:15
Golden Hour
19:25
Daylight
14h 5m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Edinburgh
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 03:39 |
| Sunrise | 06:10 |
| Dhuhr | 13:13 |
| Asr | 17:00 |
| Maghrib | 20:15 |
| Isha | 22:35 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Edinburgh?
- Winter Solstice in Edinburgh falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Edinburgh in?
- Edinburgh is in the Europe/London timezone.