Sunset Times in Iceland Today 🇮🇸

Q: When does the sun set in Iceland today?

In Iceland, the sun sets at 21:14 local time today in the capital, Reykjavik. Sunset times vary slightly across the country depending on longitude.

Q: What time is sunset in Reykjavik, Iceland?

Sunset in Reykjavik today is at 21:14 local time. Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland.

Q: How much does sunset vary across Iceland?

Today, the earliest sunset in Iceland is in Akureyri at 21:07, and the latest is in Keflavík at 21:16. The further west, the later the sunset.

Q: What's the day length in Iceland today?

The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, gets about 15h 31m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.

Q: When is solar noon in Reykjavik, Iceland?

Solar noon in Reykjavik today is at 13:30. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.

Q: When does civil twilight end in Reykjavik?

Civil twilight in Reykjavik ends at 22:13 today, marking the start of astronomical darkness. After this point, artificial lighting is generally needed for outdoor activity.

Q: What's nautical twilight in Reykjavik today?

Nautical twilight in Reykjavik runs from 03:10 in the morning to 23:44 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.

Q: How can I see sunset times for other cities in Iceland?

This page lists today's sunset times for cities across Iceland. Click any city to see its full sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day-length data, plus a monthly calendar.

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Sunset Times & Overview for Sunday, Aug 23, 2026

With Iceland situated in a high-latitude zone, the evening transition on this Sunday is timed for 21:14 in Reykjavik. Across the country, this creates a solar timing spread of 9 minutes; the earliest sunset is currently in Akureyri (21:07), while Reykjanesbær experiences the latest at 21:16.

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The sun sets over Reykjavik at 21:14 today in the WNW, closing out 15h 31m of daylight that began with sunrise at 05:43. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 13:30, from Reykjavik's vantage point 37 m above sea level. Across Iceland, the sun goes down first in Akureyri (21:07) and last in Reykjanesbær (21:16).

Today's Sunset in Major Iceland Cities

Reykjavik
21:14
Kópavogur
21:14

Hafnarfjörður
21:14
Reykjanesbær
21:16

Akureyri
21:07
Keflavík
21:16

2026 Solar Path Analysis for Reykjavik

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Today's Sun Phases in Reykjavik

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August 2026 Sunrise/Sunset Calendar for 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	04:35 ↑ 42° NE	22:30 ↑ 317° NW	17h 55m	-6m 30s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:02	00:06	13:34	151.83
2	04:38 ↑ 43° NE	22:27 ↑ 316° NW	17h 49m	-6m 31s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:08	23:54	13:34	151.81
3	04:41 ↑ 44° NE	22:24 ↑ 315° NW	17h 42m	-6m 32s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:14	23:48	13:34	151.79
4	04:44 ↑ 45° NE	22:20 ↑ 314° NW	17h 36m	-6m 32s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:20	23:42	13:33	151.77
5	04:47 ↑ 46° NE	22:17 ↑ 314° NW	17h 29m	-6m 33s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:25	23:37	13:33	151.75
6	04:50 ↑ 47° NE	22:13 ↑ 313° NW	17h 23m	-6m 33s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:30	23:32	13:33	151.73
7	04:54 ↑ 47° NE	22:10 ↑ 312° NW	17h 16m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:35	23:26	13:33	151.71
8	04:57 ↑ 48° NE	22:07 ↑ 311° NW	17h 09m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:40	23:21	13:33	151.69
9	05:00 ↑ 49° NE	22:03 ↑ 310° NW	17h 03m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:45	23:16	13:33	151.67
10	05:03 ↑ 50° NE	22:00 ↑ 310° NW	16h 56m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:50	23:12	13:33	151.64
11	05:06 ↑ 51° NE	21:56 ↑ 309° NW	16h 50m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:54	23:07	13:33	151.62
12	05:09 ↑ 52° NE	21:53 ↑ 308° NW	16h 43m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	03:59	23:02	13:32	151.60
13	05:13 ↑ 52° NE	21:49 ↑ 307° NW	16h 36m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	04:03	22:57	13:32	151.57
14	05:16 ↑ 53° NE	21:46 ↑ 306° NW	16h 30m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	04:08	22:53	13:32	151.54
15	05:19 ↑ 54° NE	21:43 ↑ 305° NW	16h 23m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	04:12	22:48	13:32	151.52
16	05:22 ↑ 55° NE	21:39 ↑ 304° NW	16h 17m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	01:46	N/A	04:16	22:44	13:32	151.49
17	05:25 ↑ 56° NE	21:36 ↑ 304° WNW	16h 10m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	02:11	00:52	04:20	22:39	13:31	151.46
18	05:28 ↑ 57° ENE	21:32 ↑ 303° WNW	16h 04m	-6m 34s	N/A	N/A	02:26	00:38	04:24	22:35	13:31	151.43
19	05:31 ↑ 58° ENE	21:29 ↑ 302° WNW	15h 57m	-6m 33s	N/A	N/A	02:37	00:26	04:28	22:31	13:31	151.40
20	05:34 ↑ 58° ENE	21:25 ↑ 301° WNW	15h 50m	-6m 33s	N/A	N/A	02:47	00:16	04:32	22:26	13:31	151.37
21	05:37 ↑ 59° ENE	21:22 ↑ 300° WNW	15h 44m	-6m 33s	N/A	N/A	02:55	23:59	04:36	22:22	13:31	151.34
22	05:40 ↑ 60° ENE	21:18 ↑ 299° WNW	15h 37m	-6m 33s	N/A	N/A	03:03	23:51	04:40	22:18	13:30	151.31
23	05:43 ↑ 61° ENE	21:14 ↑ 298° WNW	15h 31m	-6m 32s	N/A	N/A	03:10	23:44	04:43	22:13	13:30	151.28
24	05:46 ↑ 62° ENE	21:11 ↑ 297° WNW	15h 24m	-6m 32s	N/A	N/A	03:17	23:37	04:47	22:09	13:30	151.24
25	05:49 ↑ 63° ENE	21:07 ↑ 297° WNW	15h 18m	-6m 32s	N/A	N/A	03:23	23:30	04:51	22:05	13:30	151.21
26	05:52 ↑ 64° ENE	21:04 ↑ 296° WNW	15h 11m	-6m 31s	N/A	N/A	03:29	23:24	04:54	22:01	13:29	151.18
27	05:55 ↑ 65° ENE	21:00 ↑ 295° WNW	15h 05m	-6m 31s	N/A	N/A	03:35	23:18	04:58	21:57	13:29	151.15
28	05:58 ↑ 66° ENE	20:57 ↑ 294° WNW	14h 58m	-6m 31s	N/A	N/A	03:41	23:12	05:02	21:53	13:29	151.11
29	06:01 ↑ 66° ENE	20:53 ↑ 293° WNW	14h 52m	-6m 30s	N/A	N/A	03:46	23:06	05:05	21:49	13:28	151.08
30	06:04 ↑ 67° ENE	20:50 ↑ 292° WNW	14h 45m	-6m 30s	N/A	N/A	03:51	23:00	05:09	21:45	13:28	151.04
31	06:07 ↑ 68° ENE	20:46 ↑ 291° WNW	14h 39m	-6m 30s	N/A	N/A	03:56	22:55	05:12	21:41	13:28	151.01
All times are local for Reykjavik. DST is not currently in effect. Calculations based on Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset in Iceland

When does the sun set in Iceland today?

In Iceland, the sun sets at 21:14 local time today in the capital, Reykjavik. Sunset times vary slightly across the country depending on longitude.

What time is sunset in Reykjavik, Iceland?

Sunset in Reykjavik today is at 21:14 local time. Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland.

How much does sunset vary across Iceland?

Today, the earliest sunset in Iceland is in Akureyri at 21:07, and the latest is in Keflavík at 21:16. The further west, the later the sunset.

What's the day length in Iceland today?

The capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, gets about 15h 31m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.

When is solar noon in Reykjavik, Iceland?

Solar noon in Reykjavik today is at 13:30. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.

When does civil twilight end in Reykjavik?

Civil twilight in Reykjavik ends at 22:13 today, marking the start of astronomical darkness. After this point, artificial lighting is generally needed for outdoor activity.

What's nautical twilight in Reykjavik today?

Nautical twilight in Reykjavik runs from 03:10 in the morning to 23:44 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.

How can I see sunset times for other cities in Iceland?

This page lists today's sunset times for cities across Iceland. Click any city to see its full sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day-length data, plus a monthly calendar.