Sunrise and Sunset in Akureyri Today
In Akureyri, Iceland, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:44 and sets at 18:13. The day length is 10h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 13:00.
Akureyri: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Akureyri at 13:00 – 1 h 0 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 21 at 01:28, the latest on December 24 at 11:39.
The sun sets earliest on December 19 at 14:41 and latest on June 20 at 01:00.
The longest day of the year has 20 h 29 min more daylight than the shortest.
Akureyri through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11:00 | 15:44 | 4 h 44 min | south-southwest 213° | 7 h |
| Feb | 09:15 | 17:38 | 8 h 23 min | west-southwest 240° | 34 h |
| Mar | 07:31 | 19:12 | 11 h 41 min | west 267° | 78 h |
| Apr | 05:33 | 20:53 | 15 h 19 min | west-northwest 297° | 128 h |
| May | 03:38 | 22:41 | 19 h 3 min | northwest 326° | 171 h |
| Jun | 01:42 | 00:47 | 23 h 5 min | north 354° | 190 h |
| Jul | 02:55 | 23:37 | 20 h 42 min | north-northwest 337° | 153 h |
| Aug | 04:52 | 21:39 | 16 h 47 min | northwest 308° | 138 h |
| Sep | 06:33 | 19:40 | 13 h 7 min | west 279° | 90 h |
| Oct | 08:07 | 17:47 | 9 h 40 min | west-southwest 250° | 48 h |
| Nov | 09:56 | 15:56 | 6 h 1 min | southwest 222° | 15 h |
| Dec | 11:31 | 14:43 | 3 h 12 min | south-southwest 202° | 0 h |
Direction of sunset: north (354°) in June, south-southwest (202°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 152° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: June with 190 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 0 – 1,052 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Akureyri, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Akureyri
Morning: 07:13–08:56 · Evening: 17:02–18:44
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Akureyri, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:13 to 08:56. The evening golden hour extends from 17:02 to 18:44. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Akureyri
Morning: 06:54–07:13 · Evening: 18:44–19:04
The Blue Hour in Akureyri offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:54 to 07:13, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:44 to 19:04, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Akureyri
Akureyri is located at a latitude of 65.69° and a longitude of -18.13°. The city is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Akureyri vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Akureyri
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Akureyri. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 16m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Akureyri, with up to 23h 32m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Akureyri sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 19m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Akureyri brings the shortest days with only 3h 3m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
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Questions about the sun in Akureyri
When does the sun rise in Akureyri today?
Today the sun rises in Akureyri at 07:44 and sets at 18:13.
How long is the day in Akureyri today?
The day lasts 10h 29m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Akureyri today?
In the morning from 07:13–08:56, in the evening from 17:02–18:44.
When is the longest day in Akureyri?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 23h 32m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 3h 3m.
When does it get dark in Akureyri today?
It is dark from 19:04, fully dark from 21:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Akureyri. All times are in local time. How it is calculated