When is golden hour in Edinburgh today?

Evening golden hour in Edinburgh starts at 18:39 and ends at sunset, 19:27. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:46, until 07:35 local time (Europe/London).

How long does golden hour last in Edinburgh?

Evening golden hour in Edinburgh runs from 18:39 to 19:27, and morning golden hour from 06:46 to 07:35.

When is blue hour in Edinburgh?

Morning blue hour in Edinburgh begins at 05:23, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 20:05, just after sunset.

What time is sunrise in Edinburgh today?

Sunrise in Edinburgh is at 06:46 local time (Europe/London), rising toward 84° E.

What time is sunset in Edinburgh today?

Sunset in Edinburgh is at 19:27 local time (Europe/London), setting toward 276° W.

How long is the day in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh has 12h 42m of daylight today.

Solar almanac · 2026-09-16 · United Kingdom

Golden hour in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

55.9533° N
3.1883° W
Europe/London

Times shown in local time for Edinburgh (Europe/London).

Golden hour & blue hour

Window	Starts	Ends
Blue hour (morning)	05:23	06:08
Golden hour (morning)	06:46	07:35
Golden hour (evening)	18:39	19:27
Blue hour (evening)	20:05	20:50

Field notes for photographers

Where to shoot golden hour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s northern latitude and volcanic hills create dramatic seasonal changes in both day length and sun angle. The Old Town ridge, castle and Firth of Forth can appear together from several elevated public paths.

01
Calton Hill
Best for both
Use the National Monument columns as a frame for the castle and Old Town skyline.
Sun rises
84° E
Sun sets
276° W
02
Arthur’s Seat
Best for sunrise
Shoot wide from the summit area to connect the city, Salisbury Crags and the sea.
Sun rises
84° E
Sun sets
276° W
03
Vennel Viewpoint
Best for sunset
Use the steps and walls as converging lines toward Edinburgh Castle.
Sun rises
84° E
Sun sets
276° W

Seasonal light. Summer produces very long evenings and extended twilight; winter offers brief, low-angle light and long shadows across the stone city.

Today’s solar record

−4 min/day

Sunrise: 06:46
Sunset: 19:27
Solar noon: 13:07
Day length: 12h 42m

Evening golden hour starts at 18:39

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Solar trajectory

Maximum 37°

East · sunriseHighest point of the sun today: 37° above the horizon. The shaded band near the horizon is golden-hour light.West · sunset

Twenty-four hours of light

06:46Sunrise13:07Solar noon19:27Sunset

NightBlue hourGolden hourDaylight

Next 7 days

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length
2026-09-16	06:46	19:27	12h 42m
2026-09-17	06:48	19:25	12h 37m
2026-09-18	06:50	19:22	12h 32m
2026-09-19	06:52	19:19	12h 28m
2026-09-20	06:53	19:17	12h 23m
2026-09-21	06:55	19:14	12h 19m
2026-09-22	06:57	19:11	12h 14m

Annual light rhythm · Edinburgh

7h 00m—17h 34m

Longest days in June (17h 34m), shortest in December (7h 00m).

Questions

When is golden hour in Edinburgh today?: Evening golden hour in Edinburgh starts at 18:39 and ends at sunset, 19:27. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:46, until 07:35 local time (Europe/London).
How long does golden hour last in Edinburgh?: Evening golden hour in Edinburgh runs from 18:39 to 19:27, and morning golden hour from 06:46 to 07:35.
When is blue hour in Edinburgh?: Morning blue hour in Edinburgh begins at 05:23, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 20:05, just after sunset.
What time is sunrise in Edinburgh today?: Sunrise in Edinburgh is at 06:46 local time (Europe/London), rising toward 84° E.
What time is sunset in Edinburgh today?: Sunset in Edinburgh is at 19:27 local time (Europe/London), setting toward 276° W.
How long is the day in Edinburgh?: Edinburgh has 12h 42m of daylight today.

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Golden hour & blue hour

Where to shoot golden hour in Edinburgh

Calton Hill

Arthur’s Seat

Vennel Viewpoint