Sun Times in Reykjavík
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Reykjavík?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Reykjavík (Atlantic/Reykjavik). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Reykjavík?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Reykjavík (Atlantic/Reykjavik). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Reykjavík?
Golden hour times for Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík?
The day length for Reykjavík is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Reykjavík?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Reykjavík is shown in the times above (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Reykjavík?
Sunset and dusk times for Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík?
Twilight duration in Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík?
The earliest sunrise in Reykjavík in 2026 is at 2:55 AM on June 18 (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Reykjavík?
The latest sunset in Reykjavík in 2026 is at 11:59 PM on June 15 (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Reykjavík?
After sunset in Reykjavík, 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 Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Reykjavík on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:54 AM | 4:20 PM | 5h 26m |
| February | 9:22 AM | 6:01 PM | 8h 39m |
| March | 7:46 AM | 7:28 PM | 11h 42m |
| April | 5:55 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 05m |
| May | 4:13 AM | 10:37 PM | 18h 24m |
| June | 2:57 AM | 11:59 PM | 21h 02m |
| July | 3:40 AM | 11:23 PM | 19h 43m |
| August | 5:18 AM | 9:43 PM | 16h 25m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 8:17 AM | 6:07 PM | 9h 50m |
| November | 9:56 AM | 4:27 PM | 6h 31m |
| December | 11:16 AM | 3:29 PM | 4h 13m |
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