Dettifoss: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Dettifoss, Iceland, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:35 and sets at 18:10. The day length is 10h 35m. Solar noon is reached at 12:53.
Dettifoss: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dettifoss at 12:53 – 53 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 26 at 01:08, the latest on December 24 at 11:36.
The sun sets earliest on December 19 at 14:31 and latest on June 15 at 00:58.
The longest day of the year has 21 h 3 min more daylight than the shortest.
Dettifoss 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 | 10:55 | 15:35 | 4 h 40 min | south-southwest 212° | 7 h |
| Feb | 09:09 | 17:30 | 8 h 21 min | west-southwest 240° | 34 h |
| Mar | 07:25 | 19:05 | 11 h 40 min | west 267° | 78 h |
| Apr | 05:26 | 20:47 | 15 h 21 min | west-northwest 297° | 128 h |
| May | 03:30 | 22:36 | 19 h 7 min | northwest 326° | 171 h |
| Jun | 01:21 | 00:58 | 23 h 37 min | north 358° | 190 h |
| Jul | 02:45 | 23:33 | 20 h 48 min | north-northwest 337° | 153 h |
| Aug | 04:44 | 21:33 | 16 h 49 min | northwest 308° | 138 h |
| Sep | 06:25 | 19:33 | 13 h 8 min | west 279° | 90 h |
| Oct | 08:01 | 17:40 | 9 h 39 min | west-southwest 250° | 48 h |
| Nov | 09:50 | 15:48 | 5 h 58 min | southwest 222° | 15 h |
| Dec | 11:27 | 14:33 | 3 h 5 min | south-southwest 201° | 0 h |
Direction of sunset: north (358°) in June, south-southwest (201°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 157° 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 Dettifoss
Morning: 07:03–08:46 · Evening: 16:58–18:41
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dettifoss, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:03 to 08:46. The evening golden hour extends from 16:58 to 18:41. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dettifoss
Morning: 06:44–07:03 · Evening: 18:41–19:00
The Blue Hour in Dettifoss offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:44 to 07:03, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:41 to 19:00, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dettifoss
Dettifoss is located at a latitude of 65.81° and a longitude of -16.38°. The city is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dettifoss vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dettifoss
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dettifoss. 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 Dettifoss, 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 Dettifoss 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 Dettifoss brings the shortest days with only 2h 57m 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 Dettifoss
When does the sun rise in Dettifoss today?
Today the sun rises in Dettifoss at 07:35 and sets at 18:10.
How long is the day in Dettifoss today?
The day lasts 10h 35m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dettifoss today?
In the morning from 07:03–08:46, in the evening from 16:58–18:41.
When is the longest day in Dettifoss?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 24h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 2h 57m.
When does it get dark in Dettifoss today?
It is dark from 19:00, fully dark from 21:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dettifoss. All times are in local time. How it is calculated