Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, Iceland, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:41 and sets at 18:25. The day length is 10h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 13:04.
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach at 13:04 – 1 h 4 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 03:00, the latest on December 25 at 11:00.
The sun sets earliest on December 17 at 15:29 and latest on June 22 at 23:35.
The longest day of the year has 16 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach 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 | 10:34 | 16:17 | 5 h 42 min | southwest 219° |
| Feb | 09:08 | 17:53 | 8 h 46 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Mar | 07:34 | 19:17 | 11 h 43 min | west 267° |
| Apr | 05:47 | 20:46 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 295° |
| May | 04:09 | 22:18 | 18 h 9 min | northwest 319° |
| Jun | 03:02 | 23:32 | 20 h 30 min | north-northwest 336° |
| Jul | 03:40 | 23:01 | 19 h 21 min | north-northwest 328° |
| Aug | 05:12 | 21:27 | 16 h 15 min | northwest 304° |
| Sep | 06:40 | 19:41 | 13 h 1 min | west 278° |
| Oct | 08:04 | 17:58 | 9 h 54 min | west-southwest 252° |
| Nov | 09:38 | 16:22 | 6 h 44 min | southwest 227° |
| Dec | 10:53 | 15:29 | 4 h 36 min | south-southwest 211° |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (336°) in June, south-southwest (211°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 125° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Morning: 07:12–08:45 · Evening: 17:21–18:54
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:12 to 08:45. The evening golden hour extends from 17:21 to 18:54. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Morning: 06:54–07:12 · Evening: 18:54–19:11
The Blue Hour in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:54 to 07:12, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:54 to 19:11, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach is located at a latitude of 63.40° and a longitude of -19.07°. The city is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 14m 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 Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, with up to 20h 35m 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 Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach 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 Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach brings the shortest days with only 4h 31m 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 Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
When does the sun rise in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach today?
Today the sun rises in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach at 07:41 and sets at 18:25.
How long is the day in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach today?
The day lasts 10h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach today?
In the morning from 07:12–08:45, in the evening from 17:21–18:54.
When is the longest day in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 20h 35m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 31m.
When does it get dark in Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach today?
It is dark from 19:11, fully dark from 21:01.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. All times are in local time. How it is calculated