Sunset times for weddings in Edinburgh in June
Saturday sunsets in June 2027 fall between 9:52 pm and 10:04 pm. Mid-month, that is 44 minutes later than in May. Edinburgh is about 4.5° further north than London, so its summer evenings are noticeably longer and its winter afternoons noticeably shorter.
The ribbon shows a classic day with a 5:00 pm ceremony on Saturday, June 19, 2027: sky colour is the computed sun height every 15 minutes.
Every Saturday in June 2027
| Saturday | Sunrise | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Blue hour ends | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jun 5, 2027 | 4:33 am | 8:50 pm | 9:52 pm | 10:51 pm | 17 h 19 min |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 | 4:29 am | 8:56 pm | 9:59 pm | 11:00 pm | 17 h 30 min |
| Sat, Jun 19, 2027 | 4:27 am | 8:59 pm | 10:03 pm | 11:06 pm | 17 h 36 min |
| Sat, Jun 26, 2027 | 4:29 am | 9:00 pm | 10:04 pm | 11:07 pm | 17 h 35 min |
Local clock time (Europe/London) at Edinburgh city centre (55.9521°, -3.1965°). Golden hour: sun 6° above the horizon down to sunset. Blue hour: sunset to civil dusk (6° below). Mid-month, golden hour lasts about 64 minutes and blue hour about 63 minutes. Click a date to open it in the planner.
Which ceremony time works on Saturday, June 19, 2027
A classic day without a first look: 30-minute ceremony, photos in a 60-minute cocktail hour, plated dinner with speeches.
| Ceremony | Golden-hour portraits | Clashes | First look |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 pm | between the reception formalities (9:35 pm) | — | Optional |
| 1:00 pm | between the reception formalities (9:35 pm) | — | Optional |
| 2:00 pm | between the reception formalities (9:35 pm) | — | Optional |
| 3:00 pm | between the reception formalities (9:35 pm) | — | Optional |
| 4:00 pm | between the reception formalities (9:35 pm) | — | Optional |
| 5:00 pm | between the reception formalities (9:35 pm) | — | Optional |
| 6:00 pm | a 20-minute slip-away during dinner (9:30 pm) | 1 | Optional |
“Clashes” counts timeline conflicts such as photos overrunning the cocktail hour or portraits colliding with a formality.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset in Edinburgh in June 2027?
On Saturdays in June 2027 the sun sets in Edinburgh between 9:52 pm and 10:04 pm, local time. On Saturday, June 19, 2027 it sets at 10:03 pm.
When is golden hour for a June wedding in Edinburgh?
On Saturday, June 19, 2027 evening golden hour runs from 8:59 pm to sunset at 10:03 pm, about 64 minutes. Blue hour follows until 11:06 pm.
What time should a June wedding ceremony start in Edinburgh?
For a classic day without a first look, a ceremony between 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm puts golden-hour portraits in the cocktail hour or a short break at dinner without clashing with the formalities. Later starts need a first look for daylight portraits.
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