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Reykjavik, Iceland: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Reykjavik, Iceland. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Reykjavik, Iceland, sunrise is at 8:52 AM and sunset is at 5:33 PM (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The day lasts 8h 41m, solar noon is at 1:12 PM, morning golden hour ends at 10:10 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:15 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 5:59 AM
Today’s solar times in Reykjavik
Dawn
8:01 AM
Sunrise
8:52 AM
Morning golden hour ends
10:10 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:15 PM
Sunset
5:33 PM
Dusk
6:24 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
8h 41m
Solar noon
1:12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 8:52 AM | 5:33 PM | 8h 41m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 8:55 AM | 5:30 PM | 8h 35m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 9:14 AM | 5:10 PM | 7h 56m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 10:28 AM | 4:03 PM | 5h 35m |
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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Reykjavik today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Reykjavik, Iceland is at 8:52 AM and sunset is at 5:33 PM (Atlantic/Reykjavik).
How long is the day in Reykjavik today?
Today in Reykjavik, the time between sunrise and sunset is 8h 41m.
When is golden hour in Reykjavik?
Morning golden hour in Reykjavik ends at 10:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:15 PM.
What time is solar noon in Reykjavik?
Solar noon in Reykjavik is at 1:12 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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