Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Reykjavik get today?

Accepted Answer

Reykjavik currently gets approximately 13 hours and 37 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	3:22:07 AM
Nautical Dawn	4:48:48 AM
Civil Dawn	5:53:54 AM
Sunrise	6:44:01 AM
Golden Hour End	7:47:12 AM
Solar Noon	1:32:31 PM
Golden Hour Start	7:17:51 PM
Sunset	8:21:02 PM
Civil Dusk	9:11:09 PM
Nautical Dusk	10:16:14 PM
Astronomical Dusk	11:42:56 PM
Day Length	13h 37m

Moonrise	9:54:11 PM
Moonset	6:29:00 AM
Moon Phase	🌕 Full Moon
Illumination	100%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Apr 1, Wed	6:47 AM	8:18 PM	13h 30m	8:16 PM	6:38 AM	🌕
Apr 2, Thu	6:44 AM	8:21 PM	13h 37m	9:54 PM	6:29 AM	🌕
Apr 3, Fri	6:40 AM	8:24 PM	13h 44m	11:37 PM	6:18 AM	🌕
Apr 4, Sat	6:36 AM	8:26 PM	13h 50m	—	6:07 AM	🌖
Apr 5, Sun	6:33 AM	8:29 PM	13h 57m	1:27 AM	5:50 AM	🌖
Apr 6, Mon	6:29 AM	8:32 PM	14h 3m	3:44 AM	5:12 AM	🌖
Apr 7, Tue	6:26 AM	8:35 PM	14h 10m	—	—	🌖
Apr 8, Wed	6:22 AM	8:38 PM	14h 16m	—	—	🌗
Apr 9, Thu	6:19 AM	8:41 PM	14h 23m	—	—	🌗
Apr 10, Fri	6:15 AM	8:44 PM	14h 30m	6:37 AM	9:22 AM	🌗
Apr 11, Sat	6:11 AM	8:48 PM	14h 36m	6:13 AM	11:27 AM	🌗
Apr 12, Sun	6:08 AM	8:51 PM	14h 43m	5:59 AM	1:19 PM	🌘
Apr 13, Mon	6:04 AM	8:54 PM	14h 49m	5:49 AM	3:05 PM	🌘
Apr 14, Tue	6:01 AM	8:57 PM	14h 56m	5:41 AM	4:48 PM	🌘
Apr 15, Wed	5:57 AM	9:00 PM	15h 3m	5:32 AM	6:32 PM	🌘
Apr 16, Thu	5:54 AM	9:03 PM	15h 9m	5:24 AM	8:21 PM	🌑
Apr 17, Fri	5:50 AM	9:06 PM	15h 16m	5:14 AM	10:20 PM	🌑
Apr 18, Sat	5:47 AM	9:09 PM	15h 22m	5:01 AM	—	🌑
Apr 19, Sun	5:43 AM	9:12 PM	15h 29m	4:40 AM	12:37 AM	🌒
Apr 20, Mon	5:39 AM	9:15 PM	15h 36m	—	—	🌒
Apr 21, Tue	5:36 AM	9:18 PM	15h 42m	—	—	🌒
Apr 22, Wed	5:32 AM	9:21 PM	15h 49m	—	—	🌓
Apr 23, Thu	5:29 AM	9:25 PM	15h 56m	—	—	🌓
Apr 24, Fri	5:25 AM	9:28 PM	16h 2m	10:25 AM	5:43 AM	🌓
Apr 25, Sat	5:22 AM	9:31 PM	16h 9m	12:34 PM	5:25 AM	🌓
Apr 26, Sun	5:18 AM	9:34 PM	16h 16m	2:27 PM	5:13 AM	🌔
Apr 27, Mon	5:15 AM	9:37 PM	16h 22m	4:11 PM	5:04 AM	🌔
Apr 28, Tue	5:12 AM	9:40 PM	16h 29m	5:50 PM	4:54 AM	🌔
Apr 29, Wed	5:08 AM	9:44 PM	16h 36m	7:29 PM	4:44 AM	🌔
Apr 30, Thu	5:05 AM	9:47 PM	16h 42m	9:10 PM	4:34 AM	🌕

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