Sunrise and Sunset in Bolungarvík Today
In Bolungarvík, Iceland, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 08:06 and sets at 18:32. The day length is 10h 26m. Solar noon is reached at 13:20.
Bolungarvík: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Bolungarvík at 13:20 – 1 h 20 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 July 2 at 01:37, the latest on December 23 at 12:13.
The sun sets earliest on December 19 at 14:49 and latest on June 9 at 01:26.
The longest day of the year has 21 h 23 min more daylight than the shortest.
Bolungarvík 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11:28 | 15:57 | 4 h 29 min | south-southwest 211° |
| Feb | 09:39 | 17:56 | 8 h 17 min | west-southwest 240° |
| Mar | 07:52 | 19:32 | 11 h 40 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 05:52 | 21:16 | 15 h 24 min | west-northwest 298° |
| May | 03:52 | 23:09 | 19 h 17 min | north-northwest 327° |
| Jun | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jul | 03:04 | 00:09 | 21 h 5 min | north-northwest 339° |
| Aug | 05:09 | 22:03 | 16 h 54 min | northwest 309° |
| Sep | 06:52 | 20:01 | 13 h 9 min | west 279° |
| Oct | 08:29 | 18:06 | 9 h 37 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Nov | 10:22 | 16:12 | 5 h 50 min | southwest 221° |
| Dec | 12:04 | 14:51 | 2 h 47 min | south-southwest 199° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (339°) in July, south-southwest (199°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 140° along the horizon.
A dash marks months without a sunrise or sunset (polar night or midnight sun).
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Bolungarvík
Morning: 07:34–09:19 · Evening: 17:20–19:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Bolungarvík, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:34 to 09:19. The evening golden hour extends from 17:20 to 19:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Bolungarvík
Morning: 07:14–07:34 · Evening: 19:04–19:24
The Blue Hour in Bolungarvík offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:14 to 07:34, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:04 to 19:24, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Bolungarvík
Bolungarvík is located at a latitude of 66.16° and a longitude of -23.25°. The city is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Bolungarvík vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Bolungarvík
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Bolungarvík. 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 Bolungarvík, with up to 24h 0m 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 Bolungarvík 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 Bolungarvík brings the shortest days with only 2h 37m 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 Bolungarvík
When does the sun rise in Bolungarvík today?
Today the sun rises in Bolungarvík at 08:06 and sets at 18:32.
How long is the day in Bolungarvík today?
The day lasts 10h 26m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bolungarvík today?
In the morning from 07:34–09:19, in the evening from 17:20–19:04.
When is the longest day in Bolungarvík?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 24h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 2h 37m.
When does it get dark in Bolungarvík today?
It is dark from 19:24, fully dark from 21:27.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Bolungarvík. All times are in local time. How it is calculated