Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Reykjavik get today?

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik currently gets approximately 18 hours and 52 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 64.1° latitude, Reykjavik experiences dramatic swings, from very short winter days to extremely long summer days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Reykjavik change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 64.1° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Reykjavik vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 64.1°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At high latitudes, sunset times can vary dramatically, with summer evenings lasting well past 9 or 10 PM.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik is at a high latitude (64.1°), which means dramatic day length changes throughout the year. Summer days can be extremely long with extended twilight, while winter days are very short with the sun barely rising above the horizon. Near the solstices, the difference can be 10+ hours between the longest and shortest days. Extended twilight periods in summer can make it feel like the sun barely sets. These variations make sunrise and sunset times especially important to track throughout the year.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Reykjavik is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At high latitudes, civil twilight can last much longer, sometimes over an hour near the solstices. The exact duration for Reykjavik is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Reykjavik.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Reykjavik occurs around the summer solstice. For Reykjavik in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Reykjavik experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 64.1° latitude, the longest day can exceed 18 hours, with extended twilight making it feel even longer. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Reykjavik?

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik does not observe daylight saving time, so sunrise and sunset times change only due to natural seasonal variation throughout the year. The gradual shift in sunrise and sunset times follows a smooth curve driven by the Earth's axial tilt and orbital position. This makes it easier to predict sunrise and sunset patterns in Reykjavik compared to cities that observe DST, where clock changes create abrupt jumps in the schedule.

Astronomical Dawn	12:00:00 AM
Nautical Dawn	12:00:00 AM
Civil Dawn	12:00:00 AM
Sunrise	4:09:39 AM
Golden Hour End	5:37:37 AM
Solar Noon	1:35:24 PM
Golden Hour Start	9:33:10 PM
Sunset	11:01:09 PM
Civil Dusk	11:59:59 PM
Nautical Dusk	11:59:59 PM
Astronomical Dusk	11:59:59 PM
Day Length	18h 52m

Moonrise	Moon does not rise
Moonset	Moon does not set
Moon Phase	🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Illumination	78%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Jul 1, Wed	3:06 AM	11:58 PM	20h 52m	1:11 AM	3:48 AM	🌕
Jul 2, Thu	3:08 AM	11:57 PM	20h 49m	12:47 AM	5:53 AM	🌖
Jul 3, Fri	3:10 AM	11:55 PM	20h 45m	12:34 AM	7:42 AM	🌖
Jul 4, Sat	3:12 AM	11:53 PM	20h 41m	12:24 AM	9:26 AM	🌖
Jul 5, Sun	3:14 AM	11:51 PM	20h 37m	12:15 AM	11:07 AM	🌖
Jul 6, Mon	3:17 AM	11:49 PM	20h 33m	12:07 AM	12:49 PM	🌗
Jul 7, Tue	3:19 AM	11:47 PM	20h 28m	11:50 PM	2:34 PM	🌗
Jul 8, Wed	3:22 AM	11:45 PM	20h 23m	11:40 PM	4:29 PM	🌗
Jul 9, Thu	3:24 AM	11:43 PM	20h 18m	11:22 PM	6:39 PM	🌘
Jul 10, Fri	3:27 AM	11:40 PM	20h 13m	10:08 PM	9:55 PM	🌘
Jul 11, Sat	3:30 AM	11:38 PM	20h 8m	—	—	🌘
Jul 12, Sun	3:33 AM	11:35 PM	20h 3m	—	—	🌘
Jul 13, Mon	3:35 AM	11:33 PM	19h 57m	—	—	🌑
Jul 14, Tue	3:38 AM	11:30 PM	19h 52m	—	—	🌑
Jul 15, Wed	3:41 AM	11:27 PM	19h 46m	4:33 AM	12:19 AM	🌑
Jul 16, Thu	3:44 AM	11:25 PM	19h 40m	6:46 AM	12:01 AM	🌒
Jul 17, Fri	3:47 AM	11:22 PM	19h 34m	8:43 AM	11:37 PM	🌒
Jul 18, Sat	3:50 AM	11:19 PM	19h 28m	10:31 AM	11:28 PM	🌒
Jul 19, Sun	3:53 AM	11:16 PM	19h 22m	12:12 PM	11:19 PM	🌒
Jul 20, Mon	3:57 AM	11:13 PM	19h 16m	1:52 PM	11:10 PM	🌓
Jul 21, Tue	4:00 AM	11:10 PM	19h 10m	3:35 PM	11:00 PM	🌓
Jul 22, Wed	4:03 AM	11:07 PM	19h 4m	5:22 PM	10:46 PM	🌓
Jul 23, Thu	4:06 AM	11:04 PM	18h 58m	7:23 PM	10:24 PM	🌔
Jul 24, Fri	4:09 AM	11:01 PM	18h 52m	—	—	🌔
Jul 25, Sat	4:12 AM	10:58 PM	18h 45m	—	—	🌔
Jul 26, Sun	4:16 AM	10:54 PM	18h 39m	—	—	🌔
Jul 27, Mon	4:19 AM	10:51 PM	18h 32m	11:43 PM	—	🌔
Jul 28, Tue	4:22 AM	10:48 PM	18h 26m	11:04 PM	1:04 AM	🌕
Jul 29, Wed	4:25 AM	10:45 PM	18h 20m	10:49 PM	3:22 AM	🌕
Jul 30, Thu	4:28 AM	10:41 PM	18h 13m	10:39 PM	5:15 AM	🌕
Jul 31, Fri	4:32 AM	10:38 PM	18h 7m	10:30 PM	7:01 AM	🌕

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