Sunrise and Sunset Times in Iceland Today
Today's Light
Choose a location to see today’s sunrise, sunset and usable light.
How many hours of daylight does Iceland get?
In Reykjavík, about 4h 14m in December and about 21h 2m in June.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:56 | 16:19 | 5h 23m |
| February | 09:25 | 18:01 | 8h 36m |
| March | 07:48 | 19:27 | 11h 39m |
| April | 05:57 | 21:00 | 15h 3m |
| May | 04:14 | 22:36 | 18h 22m |
| June | 02:58 | 00:00 | 21h 2m |
| July | 03:41 | 23:27 | 19h 46m |
| August | 05:19 | 21:47 | 16h 28m |
| September | 06:51 | 19:57 | 13h 6m |
| October | 08:18 | 18:11 | 9h 53m |
| November | 09:56 | 16:30 | 6h 34m |
| December | 11:17 | 15:30 | 4h 14m |
Reykjavík, 15th of each month. The north gets darker winters and brighter summers.
Does it get dark in Iceland in summer?
From late May to late July, no. The sun sets briefly but the sky stays light, so no stars or northern lights.
Is winter daylight enough for sightseeing?
Yes, with a plan. Drive in the morning twilight, sightsee around midday, be back before full dark.
08:21
18:07
9h 46m
08:21 to 09:21
17:07 to 18:07
Today's advice: Shoulder season light. Days are changing fast, so check back tomorrow.
Places to watch sunrise or sunset
Ideas near your selected location, with safety and parking notes
Places to watch sunrise or sunset
Ideas near your selected location, with safety and parking notes
Where to catch sunrise
Harpa Concert Hall
Glass facade catches both sunrise and sunset light beautifully.
Hallgrímskirkja tower
Paid entry but 360° views. Opens at 9 — works for winter sunrise.
Old Harbour
Early morning light on the boats. Good coffee spots nearby.
Öskjuhlíð hill
Wooded hill near Perlan. Quiet morning walk with eastern views.
If you are driving, here is where to park.
Where to catch sunset
Grótta Lighthouse
Check the tide — the path floods at high tide. Best on calm evenings.
Perlan
Works in any weather. Indoor viewing deck if it's windy.
Sun Voyager (Sólfar)
Iconic sculpture facing the sunset. Get there 30 min early in summer.
Ægisíða shore
Quiet residential shoreline. Tennis courts and benches nearby — locals' favourite.
Harpa Concert Hall
Glass facade catches both sunrise and sunset light beautifully.
Heading to Grótta? Check the tide before you go. The path to the lighthouse floods at high tide.
Understanding Iceland’s light
Twilight, seasons and the midnight sun
Understanding Iceland’s light
Twilight, seasons and the midnight sun
Plan drives around your light window. December and January have roughly four to five hours of daylight plus twilight; midsummer barely gets dark.
Check the clock in midsummer, not the sky. A visitor once thought they had missed their flight because it was bright outside at night.
For comparison: in April, this same spot gets 15h 9m of daylight.
Civil twilight: 07:32 to 18:56. Usable light extends beyond sunrise and sunset times.
You do not have to go anywhere. Look up from your coffee; you do not need a famous viewpoint.
Photography and enjoying the light
Camera settings, wind and slower moments
Photography and enjoying the light
Camera settings, wind and slower moments
Make the most of it
You made it to the light. Now slow down and let it in.
Tomorrow’s light
Sunrise, sunset and how the day changes
Tomorrow’s light
Sunrise, sunset and how the day changes
Tomorrow's light
Sunrise
08:24
Sunset
18:04
Daylight
9h 40m
Change
6m less
Other useful checks
Weather, northern lights, packing and parking
Other useful checks
Weather, northern lights, packing and parking
Now that you know today's light
Weather right now
Light is one thing. Wind is another. Here is what to expect today.
Northern Lights
Long nights mean more chances to see them. Here is when and where.
What to bring
The right layers help you stay out longer. Here is what works.
Where to park
Driving to a viewing spot? Here is how parking works in Iceland.