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Sun Times in Selfoss
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Selfoss?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Selfoss (Atlantic/Reykjavik). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Selfoss?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Selfoss (Atlantic/Reykjavik). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Selfoss?
Golden hour times for Selfoss 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 Selfoss?
The day length for Selfoss is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Selfoss?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Selfoss is shown in the times above (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Selfoss?
Sunset and dusk times for Selfoss 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 Selfoss?
Twilight duration in Selfoss 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 Selfoss?
The earliest sunrise in Selfoss in 2026 is at 2:56 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 Selfoss?
The latest sunset in Selfoss in 2026 is at 11:54 PM on June 19 (Atlantic/Reykjavik). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Selfoss?
After sunset in Selfoss, 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 Selfoss 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 Selfoss
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Selfoss on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:48 AM | 4:18 PM | 5h 30m |
| February | 9:18 AM | 5:59 PM | 8h 41m |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 42m |
| April | 5:53 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 04m |
| May | 4:11 AM | 10:31 PM | 18h 20m |
| June | 2:58 AM | 11:51 PM | 20h 53m |
| July | 3:40 AM | 11:17 PM | 19h 37m |
| August | 5:16 AM | 9:38 PM | 16h 22m |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 02m |
| October | 8:13 AM | 6:04 PM | 9h 51m |
| November | 9:50 AM | 4:25 PM | 6h 35m |
| December | 11:09 AM | 3:29 PM | 4h 20m |