Geysir: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Geysir, Iceland, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:47 and sets at 18:28. The day length is 10h 41m. Solar noon is reached at 13:09.
Geysir: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Geysir at 13:09 – 1 h 9 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 20 at 02:44, the latest on December 25 at 11:19.
The sun sets earliest on December 18 at 15:19 and latest on June 21 at 00:01.
The longest day of the year has 17 h 16 min more daylight than the shortest.
Geysir 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 | 10:50 | 16:11 | 5 h 21 min | southwest 217° | 23 h |
| Feb | 09:17 | 17:54 | 8 h 37 min | west-southwest 242° | 62 h |
| Mar | 07:39 | 19:21 | 11 h 42 min | west 267° | 110 h |
| Apr | 05:48 | 20:55 | 15 h 7 min | west-northwest 296° | 165 h |
| May | 04:04 | 22:32 | 18 h 28 min | northwest 322° | 209 h |
| Jun | 02:46 | 23:57 | 21 h 11 min | north-northwest 341° | 190 h |
| Jul | 03:31 | 23:20 | 19 h 49 min | north-northwest 331° | 183 h |
| Aug | 05:11 | 21:38 | 16 h 27 min | northwest 306° | 165 h |
| Sep | 06:43 | 19:47 | 13 h 3 min | west 278° | 118 h |
| Oct | 08:11 | 18:00 | 9 h 49 min | west-southwest 251° | 92 h |
| Nov | 09:51 | 16:19 | 6 h 28 min | southwest 225° | 40 h |
| Dec | 11:12 | 15:19 | 4 h 7 min | south-southwest 208° | 13 h |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (341°) in June, south-southwest (208°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 133° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 209 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 13 – 1,370 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Reykjavik, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Geysir
Morning: 07:18–08:54 · Evening: 17:22–18:58
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Geysir, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:18 to 08:54. The evening golden hour extends from 17:22 to 18:58. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Geysir
Morning: 06:59–07:18 · Evening: 18:58–19:16
The Blue Hour in Geysir offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:59 to 07:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:58 to 19:16, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Geysir
Geysir is located at a latitude of 64.31° and a longitude of -20.30°. The city is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Geysir vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Geysir
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Geysir. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 15m 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 Geysir, with up to 21h 18m 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 Geysir sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 18m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Geysir brings the shortest days with only 4h 1m 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 Geysir
When does the sun rise in Geysir today?
Today the sun rises in Geysir at 07:47 and sets at 18:28.
How long is the day in Geysir today?
The day lasts 10h 41m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Geysir today?
In the morning from 07:18–08:54, in the evening from 17:22–18:58.
When is the longest day in Geysir?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 21h 18m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 1m.
When does it get dark in Geysir today?
It is dark from 19:16, fully dark from 21:10.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Geysir. All times are in local time. How it is calculated