Sunrise and Sunset in Reykjahlíð Today
In Reykjahlíð, Iceland, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:39 and sets at 18:08. The day length is 10h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 12:55.
Reykjahlíð: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Reykjahlíð at 12:55 – 55 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 01:29, the latest on December 24 at 11:33.
The sun sets earliest on December 19 at 14:38 and latest on June 21 at 00:48.
The longest day of the year has 20 h 13 min more daylight than the shortest.
Reykjahlíð 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 | 10:54 | 15:40 | 4 h 45 min | south-southwest 213° | 7 h |
| Feb | 09:10 | 17:33 | 8 h 23 min | west-southwest 240° | 34 h |
| Mar | 07:27 | 19:07 | 11 h 41 min | west 267° | 78 h |
| Apr | 05:29 | 20:48 | 15 h 19 min | west-northwest 297° | 128 h |
| May | 03:34 | 22:36 | 19 h 2 min | northwest 325° | 171 h |
| Jun | 01:40 | 00:38 | 22 h 57 min | north 353° | 190 h |
| Jul | 02:51 | 23:32 | 20 h 40 min | north-northwest 336° | 153 h |
| Aug | 04:47 | 21:33 | 16 h 46 min | northwest 308° | 138 h |
| Sep | 06:28 | 19:35 | 13 h 7 min | west 279° | 90 h |
| Oct | 08:02 | 17:42 | 9 h 40 min | west-southwest 250° | 48 h |
| Nov | 09:50 | 15:52 | 6 h 2 min | southwest 222° | 15 h |
| Dec | 11:25 | 14:39 | 3 h 14 min | south-southwest 202° | 0 h |
Direction of sunset: north (353°) in June, south-southwest (202°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 151° 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 Reykjahlíð
Morning: 07:08–08:51 · Evening: 16:57–18:39
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Reykjahlíð, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:08 to 08:51. The evening golden hour extends from 16:57 to 18:39. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Reykjahlíð
Morning: 06:49–07:08 · Evening: 18:39–18:59
The Blue Hour in Reykjahlíð offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:49 to 07:08, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:39 to 18:59, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Reykjahlíð
Reykjahlíð is located at a latitude of 65.64° and a longitude of -16.91°. The city is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Reykjahlíð vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Reykjahlíð
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Reykjahlíð. 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 Reykjahlíð, with up to 23h 19m 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 Reykjahlíð 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 Reykjahlíð brings the shortest days with only 3h 6m 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 Reykjahlíð
When does the sun rise in Reykjahlíð today?
Today the sun rises in Reykjahlíð at 07:39 and sets at 18:08.
How long is the day in Reykjahlíð today?
The day lasts 10h 29m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Reykjahlíð today?
In the morning from 07:08–08:51, in the evening from 16:57–18:39.
When is the longest day in Reykjahlíð?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 23h 19m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 3h 6m.
When does it get dark in Reykjahlíð today?
It is dark from 18:59, fully dark from 20:59.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Reykjahlíð. All times are in local time. How it is calculated