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Sun Times in Ólafsvík
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Ólafsvík?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Ólafsvík (Atlantic/Reykjavik). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Ólafsvík?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Ólafsvík (Atlantic/Reykjavik). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Ólafsvík?
Golden hour times for Ólafsvík 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 Ólafsvík?
The day length for Ólafsvík is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Ólafsvík?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Ólafsvík is shown in the times above (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Ólafsvík?
Sunset and dusk times for Ólafsvík 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 Ólafsvík?
Twilight duration in Ólafsvík 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 Ólafsvík?
The earliest sunrise in Ólafsvík in 2026 is at 2:39 AM on June 19 (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Ólafsvík?
The latest sunset in Ólafsvík in 2026 is at 11:59 PM on June 3 (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Ólafsvík?
After sunset in Ólafsvík, 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 Ólafsvík 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 Ólafsvík
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Ólafsvík on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11:11 AM | 4:17 PM | 5h 06m |
| February | 9:33 AM | 6:05 PM | 8h 31m |
| March | 7:53 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 42m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 12m |
| May | 4:11 AM | 10:53 PM | 18h 42m |
| June | 2:43 AM | 12:29 AM | 21h 46m |
| July | 3:34 AM | 11:44 PM | 20h 09m |
| August | 5:20 AM | 9:55 PM | 16h 35m |
| September | 6:56 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 05m |
| October | 8:27 AM | 6:12 PM | 9h 45m |
| November | 10:10 AM | 4:27 PM | 6h 17m |
| December | 11:36 AM | 3:22 PM | 3h 46m |