Time difference
Edinburgh to London Time Difference
London and Edinburgh share the same time zone — when it's 12:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's also 12:00 PM in London. (Edinburgh (Europe/London, BST); London (Europe/London, BST).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.
London and Edinburgh are in the same time zone, so there is no offset between them. The best window for a call is 9 AM–5 PM in Edinburgh, which is 9 AM–5 PM in London — an 8-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Edinburgh and London change their clocks together (or don't change at all), so the time difference between them stays the same all year.
- When it's 9:00 AM in Edinburgh, it's 9:00 AM in London.
- When it's 9:00 AM in London, it's 9:00 AM in Edinburgh.
London is currently in the same time zone as Edinburgh.
Interactive converter
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Best times to meet
The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Edinburgh and London overlap for 8 hours. 9 AM–5 PM in Edinburgh is 9 AM–5 PM in London. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.
Quick conversion table
| Edinburgh | London |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 1 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 2 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 3 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 4 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 5 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 6 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 7 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 8 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 9 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 10 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 11 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 11 PM | 11:00 PM |
Daylight saving
On October 25, 2026, both Edinburgh and London shift for daylight saving. After that, London will be the same time as Edinburgh (currently the same time as Edinburgh). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
- Edinburgh is currently observing daylight saving time.
- London is currently observing daylight saving time.
Frequently asked questions
- Is London ahead of or behind Edinburgh?
- London is neither ahead of nor behind Edinburgh — both cities share the same time zone.
- Are London and Edinburgh in the same time zone?
- London and Edinburgh share the same time zone.
- What time is 9 AM in Edinburgh in London?
- 9:00 AM in Edinburgh is 9:00 AM in London.
- What time is noon in Edinburgh in London?
- 12:00 PM in Edinburgh is 12:00 PM in London.
- What time is 5 PM in Edinburgh in London?
- 5:00 PM in Edinburgh is 5:00 PM in London. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
- What time is 3 PM in Edinburgh in London?
- 3:00 PM in Edinburgh is 3:00 PM in London.
- Is Edinburgh currently observing daylight saving time?
- Edinburgh is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
- Is London currently observing daylight saving time?
- London is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
- Do Edinburgh and London observe daylight saving?
- On October 25, 2026, both Edinburgh and London shift for daylight saving. After that, London will be the same time as Edinburgh (currently the same time as Edinburgh). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
- When is the best time to call London from Edinburgh?
- Aim for 9 AM–5 PM in Edinburgh, which is 9 AM–5 PM in London.
- When is the best time to call Edinburgh from London?
- Aim for 9 AM–5 PM in London, which is 9 AM–5 PM in Edinburgh.
- Edinburgh (BST) to London (BST) — how do I convert quickly?
- No math needed — both cities are in the same time zone. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.
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