County in Scotland

Current Local Time in Lothian

Current local time and time zone in Lothian, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 5:15 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 900.000

Current local time in Lothian

5:15 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+01:00
UTC now4:15 PM
Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset6:48 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:15 AM
Sunset6:48 PM
Daylight11h 33m
Solar noon1:01 PM
Golden hour (am)7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:48 PM - 6:48 PM
Blue hour (am)6:45 AM - 7:15 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:48 PM - 7:18 PM
Moon phase🌖 Waning gibbous · 79%
Moonrise7:55 PM
Moonset2:35 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Lothian

TypeCounty
RegionScotland
CountryUnited Kingdom
ContinentEurope
Coordinates55°57′11.9″N 3°11′17.9″W (55.9533, -3.1883)
Population900.000
Local time5:15 PM (UTC+01:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateTemperate

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Summary

Lothian is a county in Scotland. Lothian is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 900.000.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Lothian with overcast. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 54°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Lothian is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 214 mi away. Nearby highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park and Loch Ness.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 61°F is 5.9°F above the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Lothian today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 55°57′11.9″N 3°11′17.9″W (55.9533, -3.1883)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lothian?

Lothian is a county in Scotland. Its coordinates are 55.9533, -3.1883. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Lothian right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 77% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Lothian?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Lothian, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Lothian in?

Lothian observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 5:15 PM.

How many people live in Lothian?

Lothian has a population of approximately 900.000.

What is the nearest airport to Lothian?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 214 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Lothian?

Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Lake District National Park, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye and Snowdonia National Park.

What places are in Lothian?

Lothian covers 1 places in this atlas, including Edinburgh.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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