Sunrise & Sunset Overview
Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Iceland
Sunrise in Iceland today ranges from 08:20 in Reykjavik to 08:20 in Reykjavik, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Reykjavik
Sunrise
08:20
Sunset
19:00
Major Cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik | 08:20 | 19:00 | 10h 41m |
About Sunrise & Sunset in Iceland
Iceland spans approximately 65.0°N. Iceland's high latitude produces short winter days. Dawn-to-dusk windows of 7 to 8 hours create extended golden hour periods throughout the day. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden Hour in Iceland
Golden hour photography across Iceland varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Iceland experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
Seasonal Daylight in Iceland
The difference between the longest and shortest day in Iceland depends on latitude. At high latitudes, some regions of Iceland may experience near-continuous daylight near the summer solstice and very short days in winter.
The best time of year to visit Iceland for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is sunrise in Iceland today?
- Today's earliest sunrise in Iceland is at 08:20 (Reykjavik) and the latest is 08:20 (Reykjavik), reflecting the country's geographic spread.
- Which city in Iceland has the earliest sunrise?
- Reykjavik currently has the earliest sunrise in Iceland at 08:20. Eastern cities in any country always see sunrise first.
- How many daylight hours does Iceland get?
- Iceland's high latitude means dramatic seasonal variation: from under 8 hours of daylight in winter to over 16 hours in summer.