Sun Times in Akureyri
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Akureyri?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Akureyri (Atlantic/Reykjavik). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Akureyri?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Akureyri (Atlantic/Reykjavik). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Akureyri?
Golden hour times for Akureyri are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Akureyri?
The day length for Akureyri is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Akureyri?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Akureyri is shown in the times above (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Akureyri?
Sunset and dusk times for Akureyri are displayed above (Atlantic/Reykjavik). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Akureyri?
Twilight duration in Akureyri varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Akureyri?
The earliest sunrise in Akureyri in 2026 is at 1:28 AM on June 21 (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Akureyri?
The latest sunset in Akureyri in 2026 is at 11:58 PM on June 3 (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Akureyri?
After sunset in Akureyri, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Akureyri shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Akureyri
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Akureyri on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:00 AM | 3:44 PM | 4h 44m |
| February | 9:15 AM | 5:38 PM | 8h 23m |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 41m |
| April | 5:33 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 19m |
| May | 3:38 AM | 10:41 PM | 19h 03m |
| June | 1:42 AM | 12:46 AM | 23h 04m |
| July | 2:55 AM | 11:37 PM | 20h 42m |
| August | 4:52 AM | 9:38 PM | 16h 47m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 8:07 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 40m |
| November | 9:56 AM | 3:56 PM | 6h 01m |
| December | 11:31 AM | 2:43 PM | 3h 12m |
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