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Reykjavik Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Iceland
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Reykjavik, Iceland, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in Reykjavik, Iceland, sunrise is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 8:11 PM (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The day lasts 13h 32m, solar noon is at 1:25 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:08 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 1:45 AM
Today’s solar times in Reykjavik
Dawn
5:50 AM
Sunrise
6:39 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:08 PM
Sunset
8:11 PM
Dusk
9:01 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 32m
Solar noon
1:25 PM
Coordinates
64.1466, -21.9426
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 64.1466, longitude -21.9426, and the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Reykjavik over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 32m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 26m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 47m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 8:06 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 19m |
What these times mean
Reykjavik changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Reykjavik throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:56 AM | 4:19 PM | 5h 23m |
| February | 9:25 AM | 6:01 PM | 8h 36m |
| March | 7:48 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 39m |
| April | 5:57 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 03m |
| May | 4:14 AM | 10:36 PM | 18h 22m |
| June | 2:58 AM | 12:00 AM | 21h 02m |
| July | 3:41 AM | 11:27 PM | 19h 46m |
| August | 5:19 AM | 9:47 PM | 16h 28m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 8:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 9h 53m |
| November | 9:57 AM | 4:30 PM | 6h 34m |
| December | 11:17 AM | 3:30 PM | 4h 14m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
2:56 AM
June 18
Latest sunset
11:59 PM
June 14
Longest day
21h 09m
June 21
Shortest day
4h 07m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Reykjavik with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2036 | 5:25 PM | 86.2% |
| Jun 21, 2039 | 5:12 PM | 94.5% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 12:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Nov 14, 2050 | 1:30 PM | 88.7% |
| Feb 5, 2065 | 9:52 AM | 91.2% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Reykjavik today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Reykjavik, Iceland is at 6:39 AM and sunset is at 8:11 PM (Atlantic/Reykjavik).
How long is the day in Reykjavik today?
Today in Reykjavik, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 32m.
When is golden hour in Reykjavik?
Morning golden hour in Reykjavik ends at 7:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:08 PM.
What time is solar noon in Reykjavik?
Solar noon in Reykjavik is at 1:25 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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