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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 July 28, 2026 in Reykjavik, Iceland, sunrise is at 4:22 AM and sunset is at 10:48 PM (Atlantic/Reykjavik). The day lasts 18h 26m, solar noon is at 1:35 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:46 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 9:24 PM.
Local date
July 28, 2026
Time zone
GMT
Updated hourly
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Today’s solar times in Reykjavik
Dawn
2:36 AM
Sunrise
4:22 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:46 AM
Evening golden hour starts
9:24 PM
Sunset
10:48 PM
Dusk
12:34 AM
Location and calculation details
Day length
18h 26m
Solar noon
1:35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 28, 2026 | 4:22 AM | 10:48 PM | 18h 26m |
| TomorrowJul 29, 2026 | 4:25 AM | 10:45 PM | 18h 20m |
| +1 weekAug 4, 2026 | 4:44 AM | 10:25 PM | 17h 40m |
| +1 monthAug 27, 2026 | 5:56 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 09m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Reykjavik today?
On July 28, 2026, sunrise in Reykjavik, Iceland is at 4:22 AM and sunset is at 10:48 PM (Atlantic/Reykjavik).
How long is the day in Reykjavik today?
Today in Reykjavik, the time between sunrise and sunset is 18h 26m.
When is golden hour in Reykjavik?
Morning golden hour in Reykjavik ends at 5:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 9:24 PM.
What time is solar noon in Reykjavik?
Solar noon in Reykjavik is at 1:35 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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