May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Reykjavik, Iceland 🇮🇸

Q: What time is sunrise in Reykjavik today?

Sunrise in Reykjavik today is at 06:45 local time.

Q: What time is sunset in Reykjavik today?

Sunset in Reykjavik today is at 20:00 local time.

Q: What time is solar noon in Reykjavik today?

Solar noon in Reykjavik — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:23 local time today.

Q: When does civil twilight begin and end in Reykjavik?

In Reykjavik today: civil twilight begins at 05:54 (before sunrise) and ends at 20:50 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

Q: When does nautical twilight occur in Reykjavik?

Nautical twilight in Reykjavik today runs from 04:51 in the morning to 21:52 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

Q: When is the sky fully dark in Reykjavik for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Reykjavik ends at 23:10 in the evening and resumes at 03:31 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.

Q: Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Reykjavik?

Today in Reykjavik, the sun rises at an azimuth of 80° and sets at 280° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.

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🏆 Reykjavik ranks #9 for longest days today · #12 for fastest-changing daylight.

Sun Phase: Astronomical Twilight

Sunrise Today: 06:45 ↑ 79.7° E

Sunset Today: 20:00 ↑ 279.8° W

Day Length: 13h 15m

Sun Direction: NW

Sun Altitude: -12.3°

Sun Distance: 150.511 million km

Next Equinox: Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (September Equinox)

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May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Reykjavik

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Day	Sunrise/Sunset		Daylight		Astronomical Twilight		Nautical Twilight		Civil Twilight		Solar Noon
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Length	Diff.	Start	End	Start	End	Start	End	Time	Sun Dist. (Mil km)
1	05:00 ↑ 51° NE	21:51 ↑ 309° NW	16h 50m	+6m 39s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:50	23:03	13:24	150.72
2	04:57 ↑ 50° NE	21:54 ↑ 310° NW	16h 57m	+6m 39s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:45	23:08	13:24	150.76
3	04:53 ↑ 50° NE	21:57 ↑ 311° NW	17h 04m	+6m 39s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:40	23:12	13:24	150.79
4	04:50 ↑ 49° NE	22:01 ↑ 312° NW	17h 10m	+6m 39s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:35	23:17	13:24	150.83
5	04:46 ↑ 48° NE	22:04 ↑ 313° NW	17h 17m	+6m 38s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:30	23:22	13:24	150.87
6	04:43 ↑ 47° NE	22:07 ↑ 314° NW	17h 24m	+6m 38s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:25	23:28	13:24	150.91
7	04:40 ↑ 46° NE	22:10 ↑ 314° NW	17h 30m	+6m 38s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:19	23:33	13:24	150.94
8	04:36 ↑ 45° NE	22:14 ↑ 315° NW	17h 37m	+6m 37s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:14	23:38	13:24	150.98
9	04:33 ↑ 44° NE	22:17 ↑ 316° NW	17h 44m	+6m 36s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:08	23:44	13:24	151.02
10	04:30 ↑ 44° NE	22:20 ↑ 317° NW	17h 50m	+6m 36s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:02	23:50	13:24	151.05
11	04:26 ↑ 43° NE	22:23 ↑ 318° NW	17h 57m	+6m 35s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	02:56	23:56	13:24	151.09
12	04:23 ↑ 42° NE	22:27 ↑ 318° NW	18h 03m	+6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	02:50	N/A	13:24	151.12
13	04:20 ↑ 41° NE	22:30 ↑ 319° NW	18h 10m	+6m 32s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	02:43	00:03	13:24	151.16
14	04:16 ↑ 40° NE	22:33 ↑ 320° NW	18h 16m	+6m 31s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	02:36	00:10	13:24	151.19
15	04:13 ↑ 40° NE	22:37 ↑ 321° NW	18h 23m	+6m 30s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	02:29	00:18	13:24	151.22
16	04:10 ↑ 39° NE	22:40 ↑ 322° NW	18h 29m	+6m 28s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	02:20	00:26	13:24	151.25
17	04:07 ↑ 38° NE	22:43 ↑ 323° NW	18h 36m	+6m 26s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	02:10	00:36	13:24	151.29
18	04:04 ↑ 37° NE	22:46 ↑ 323° NW	18h 42m	+6m 24s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	01:58	00:48	13:24	151.32
19	04:00 ↑ 36° NE	22:50 ↑ 324° NW	18h 49m	+6m 22s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	01:39	N/A	13:24	151.35
20	03:57 ↑ 36° NE	22:53 ↑ 325° NW	18h 55m	+6m 19s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:24	151.38
21	03:54 ↑ 35° NE	22:56 ↑ 326° NW	19h 01m	+6m 16s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:24	151.40
22	03:51 ↑ 34° NE	22:59 ↑ 326° NNW	19h 07m	+6m 13s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:24	151.43
23	03:48 ↑ 33° NNE	23:02 ↑ 327° NNW	19h 14m	+6m 10s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:24	151.46
24	03:45 ↑ 33° NNE	23:05 ↑ 328° NNW	19h 20m	+6m 06s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:24	151.49
25	03:42 ↑ 32° NNE	23:09 ↑ 329° NNW	19h 26m	+6m 02s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:24	151.51
26	03:39 ↑ 31° NNE	23:12 ↑ 329° NNW	19h 32m	+5m 57s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:24	151.54
27	03:37 ↑ 30° NNE	23:15 ↑ 330° NNW	19h 38m	+5m 53s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:24	151.56
28	03:34 ↑ 30° NNE	23:18 ↑ 331° NNW	19h 43m	+5m 47s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:25	151.59
29	03:31 ↑ 29° NNE	23:21 ↑ 331° NNW	19h 49m	+5m 41s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:25	151.61
30	03:28 ↑ 28° NNE	23:24 ↑ 332° NNW	19h 55m	+5m 35s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:25	151.64
31	03:26 ↑ 28° NNE	23:26 ↑ 333° NNW	20h 00m	+5m 28s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	13:25	151.66
All times are in local time for Reykjavik. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is highlighted in the table.

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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Reykjavik?

Days in Reykjavik are currently getting shorter by about 6m 26s each day, roughly 45 minutes less daylight per week.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Reykjavik Today

	Morning	Evening
Blue hour	05:54-06:14	20:31-20:50
Golden hour	06:14-07:46	18:59-20:31

Reykjavik's Longest and Shortest Days

Event	Date	Daylight
Longest day	June 22, 2026	-
Shortest day	December 21, 2026	4h 05m
Earliest sunrise	May 18, 2026	04:04
Latest sunset	July 26, 2026	22:50

Qibla Direction & Distance to Mecca From Reykjavik

The same solar geometry that fixes sunrise and sunset in Reykjavik also fixes the Qibla: face 106deg (ESE) and the Kaaba in Mecca lies about 6,518 km ahead. Check the Qibla direction from Reykjavik on a live compass.

Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour

After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.

Photographers in Reykjavik get the golden hour at 06:14-07:46 in the morning and 18:59-20:31 in the evening today; the bluish blue hour falls near 05:54-06:14 and 20:31-20:50. Both windows move across the seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Reykjavik

What time is sunrise in Reykjavik today?

Sunrise in Reykjavik today is at 06:45 local time.

What time is sunset in Reykjavik today?

Sunset in Reykjavik today is at 20:00 local time.

What time is solar noon in Reykjavik today?

Solar noon in Reykjavik — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 13:23 local time today.

When does civil twilight begin and end in Reykjavik?

In Reykjavik today: civil twilight begins at 05:54 (before sunrise) and ends at 20:50 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.

When does nautical twilight occur in Reykjavik?

Nautical twilight in Reykjavik today runs from 04:51 in the morning to 21:52 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.

When is the sky fully dark in Reykjavik for stargazing?

Astronomical twilight in Reykjavik ends at 23:10 in the evening and resumes at 03:31 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.

Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Reykjavik?

Today in Reykjavik, the sun rises at an azimuth of 80° and sets at 280° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.