Sunrise and Sunset in Isafjordur Today
In Isafjordur, Iceland, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 08:05 and sets at 18:32. The day length is 10h 27m. Solar noon is reached at 13:20.
Isafjordur: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Isafjordur 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 1 at 01:36, the latest on December 23 at 12:10.
The sun sets earliest on December 19 at 14:51 and latest on June 10 at 01:22.
The longest day of the year has 21 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.
Isafjordur 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 | 11:26 | 15:58 | 4 h 32 min | south-southwest 212° |
| Feb | 09:38 | 17:56 | 8 h 18 min | west-southwest 240° |
| Mar | 07:52 | 19:32 | 11 h 40 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 05:52 | 21:15 | 15 h 23 min | west-northwest 297° |
| May | 03:53 | 23:07 | 19 h 14 min | north-northwest 327° |
| Jun | — | — | 24 h 0 min | — |
| Jul | 03:06 | 00:07 | 21 h 1 min | north-northwest 339° |
| Aug | 05:09 | 22:01 | 16 h 53 min | northwest 308° |
| Sep | 06:52 | 20:01 | 13 h 9 min | west 279° |
| Oct | 08:28 | 18:06 | 9 h 37 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Nov | 10:20 | 16:12 | 5 h 52 min | southwest 221° |
| Dec | 12:01 | 14:53 | 2 h 52 min | south-southwest 200° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (339°) in July, south-southwest (200°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 139° 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 Isafjordur
Morning: 07:34–09:18 · Evening: 17:20–19:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Isafjordur, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:34 to 09:18. 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 Isafjordur
Morning: 07:14–07:34 · Evening: 19:04–19:24
The Blue Hour in Isafjordur 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 Isafjordur
Isafjordur is located at a latitude of 66.07° and a longitude of -23.14°. The city is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Isafjordur vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Isafjordur
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Isafjordur. 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 Isafjordur, 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 Isafjordur 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 Isafjordur brings the shortest days with only 2h 42m 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 Isafjordur
When does the sun rise in Isafjordur today?
Today the sun rises in Isafjordur at 08:05 and sets at 18:32.
How long is the day in Isafjordur today?
The day lasts 10h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Isafjordur today?
In the morning from 07:34–09:18, in the evening from 17:20–19:04.
When is the longest day in Isafjordur?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 24h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 2h 42m.
When does it get dark in Isafjordur today?
It is dark from 19:24, fully dark from 21:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Isafjordur. All times are in local time. How it is calculated