Sunrise and sunset times in Reykjavik, 2026
In Reykjavik, Iceland (64.1466° N, 21.9426° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 02:55 and sets at 00:04, giving 21h 09m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 4h 07m of daylight. Local time, Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Reykjavik
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 07:28 | 19:43 | 12h 15m | 25.9° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 02:55 | 00:04 | 21h 09m | 49.3° | 20° (north-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:13 | 19:25 | 12h 12m | 25.7° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 11:22 | 15:29 | 4h 07m | 2.7° | 152° (south-southeast) |
Sun times in Reykjavik, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 10:03 | 11:19 | 13:31 | 3.1° | 15:43 | 16:59 | 4h 24m |
| 15 January | 09:47 | 10:54 | 13:37 | 5.0° | 16:20 | 17:27 | 5h 25m |
| 1 February | 09:11 | 10:08 | 13:41 | 9.0° | 17:15 | 18:12 | 7h 07m |
| 15 February | 08:31 | 09:23 | 13:41 | 13.4° | 18:01 | 18:53 | 8h 39m |
| 1 March | 07:47 | 08:35 | 13:40 | 18.5° | 18:46 | 19:34 | 10h 11m |
| 15 March | 06:58 | 07:46 | 13:36 | 23.9° | 19:28 | 20:16 | 11h 42m |
| 1 April | 05:56 | 06:45 | 13:31 | 30.6° | 20:19 | 21:09 | 13h 33m |
| 15 April | 05:00 | 05:56 | 13:27 | 35.8° | 21:01 | 21:57 | 15h 05m |
| 1 May | 03:50 | 05:00 | 13:24 | 41.1° | 21:51 | 23:02 | 16h 52m |
| 15 May | 02:31 | 04:13 | 13:24 | 44.8° | 22:37 | 00:24 | 18h 25m |
| 1 June | — | 03:22 | 13:25 | 48.0° | 23:30 | — | 20h 08m |
| 15 June | — | 02:57 | 13:28 | 49.2° | 00:00 | — | 21h 03m |
| 1 July | — | 03:05 | 13:31 | 48.9° | 23:56 | — | 20h 51m |
| 15 July | — | 03:40 | 13:33 | 47.3° | 23:24 | — | 19h 43m |
| 1 August | 03:04 | 04:34 | 13:34 | 43.8° | 22:31 | 23:58 | 17h 57m |
| 15 August | 04:13 | 05:18 | 13:32 | 39.8° | 21:43 | 22:47 | 16h 25m |
| 1 September | 05:16 | 06:10 | 13:27 | 34.0° | 20:43 | 21:36 | 14h 33m |
| 15 September | 06:01 | 06:50 | 13:22 | 28.8° | 19:53 | 20:42 | 13h 03m |
| 1 October | 06:49 | 07:36 | 13:17 | 22.6° | 18:56 | 19:44 | 11h 20m |
| 15 October | 07:29 | 08:17 | 13:13 | 17.3° | 18:07 | 18:56 | 9h 50m |
| 1 November | 08:17 | 09:11 | 13:11 | 11.4° | 17:10 | 18:03 | 8h 00m |
| 15 November | 08:56 | 09:56 | 13:12 | 7.4° | 16:27 | 17:27 | 6h 31m |
| 1 December | 09:35 | 10:45 | 13:16 | 4.2° | 15:47 | 16:57 | 5h 01m |
| 15 December | 09:58 | 11:16 | 13:22 | 2.8° | 15:29 | 16:47 | 4h 13m |
Terrain around Reykjavik
The terrain around Reykjavik rises up to 3.2° above the horizon (towards the northeast). On 21 June, the sun appears at 00:00 instead of 02:55 and disappears at 23:59 instead of 00:04: 0h 53m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 10:39 | 11:02 | 16:39 | 16:37 | 5h 36m |
| 21 February | 09:02 | 09:10 | 18:21 | 18:20 | 9h 11m |
| 21 March | 07:25 | 07:37 | 19:46 | 19:45 | 12h 09m |
| 21 April | 05:34 | 05:51 | 21:20 | 21:19 | 15h 29m |
| 21 May | 03:54 | 04:43 | 22:57 | 22:55 | 18h 13m |
| 21 June | 02:55 | 00:00 | 00:04 | 23:59 | 20h 16m |
| 21 July | 03:59 | 04:51 | 23:06 | 23:05 | 18h 15m |
| 21 August | 05:37 | 05:55 | 21:22 | 21:21 | 15h 27m |
| 21 September | 07:07 | 07:20 | 19:32 | 19:31 | 12h 12m |
| 21 October | 08:36 | 08:43 | 17:47 | 17:46 | 9h 04m |
| 21 November | 10:15 | 10:38 | 16:10 | 16:08 | 5h 31m |
| 21 December | 11:22 | 11:59 | 15:29 | 15:18 | 3h 20m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Reykjavik?
In 2026, the sun rises in Reykjavik between 02:55 (on 20 June) and 11:23 (on 25 December), local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 02:55; at the December solstice, it is at 11:22.
What time is sunset in Reykjavik?
In 2026, sunset in Reykjavik ranges from 00:00 (on 15 June) to 23:59 (on 29 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Reykjavik?
It is 21 June 2026, with 21h 09m between sunrise (02:55) and sunset (00:04). The shortest day is 21 December, with 4h 07m (sunrise 11:22, sunset 15:29).
How high does the sun get in Reykjavik?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 49.3° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 2.7° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Reykjavik?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the north-northeast (azimuth 20°) and sets in the north-northwest (340°); at the December solstice, it rises in the south-southeast (152°) and sets in the south-southwest (208°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.