Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Edinburgh uses the GBP (£) and Salvador uses the BRL (R$). Language shifts too — English in Edinburgh, Portuguese in Salvador. Be careful behind the wheel: Edinburgh drives on the left, Salvador on the right.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP · £)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Brazil
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- Brazilian real (BRL · R$)
- Language
- Portuguese
- Calling code
- +55
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Edinburgh and Salvador?
Edinburgh is 4 hours behind Salvador. Edinburgh runs on GMT+1 and Salvador on GMT-3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 4 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Edinburgh from Salvador?
About 8,338 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 19m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Edinburgh and Salvador use?
Edinburgh uses the British pound (GBP, £); Salvador uses the Brazilian real (BRL, R$). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Edinburgh from Salvador?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +44, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Edinburgh and Salvador?
Edinburgh primarily speaks English; Salvador speaks Portuguese. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Edinburgh and Salvador drive on the same side of the road?
No. United Kingdom drives on the left, Brazil on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.