Skógafoss: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Skógafoss, Iceland, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:43 and sets at 18:27. The day length is 10h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 13:05.
Skógafoss: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Skógafoss at 13:05 – 1 h 5 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 02:59, the latest on December 25 at 11:03.
The sun sets earliest on December 17 at 15:28 and latest on June 22 at 23:39.
The longest day of the year has 16 h 13 min more daylight than the shortest.
Skógafoss 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 | 10:38 | 16:17 | 5 h 39 min | southwest 219° | 23 h |
| Feb | 09:10 | 17:54 | 8 h 44 min | west-southwest 243° | 62 h |
| Mar | 07:36 | 19:19 | 11 h 43 min | west 267° | 110 h |
| Apr | 05:48 | 20:49 | 15 h 0 min | west-northwest 295° | 165 h |
| May | 04:09 | 22:21 | 18 h 11 min | northwest 320° | 209 h |
| Jun | 03:01 | 23:36 | 20 h 35 min | north-northwest 337° | 190 h |
| Jul | 03:40 | 23:05 | 19 h 25 min | north-northwest 328° | 183 h |
| Aug | 05:12 | 21:29 | 16 h 17 min | northwest 304° | 165 h |
| Sep | 06:41 | 19:43 | 13 h 1 min | west 278° | 118 h |
| Oct | 08:06 | 17:59 | 9 h 54 min | west-southwest 252° | 92 h |
| Nov | 09:41 | 16:22 | 6 h 42 min | southwest 227° | 40 h |
| Dec | 10:56 | 15:29 | 4 h 32 min | south-southwest 211° | 13 h |
Direction of sunset: north-northwest (337°) in June, south-southwest (211°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 126° 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 Skógafoss
Morning: 07:14–08:48 · Evening: 17:22–18:55
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Skógafoss, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:14 to 08:48. The evening golden hour extends from 17:22 to 18:55. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Skógafoss
Morning: 06:56–07:14 · Evening: 18:55–19:13
The Blue Hour in Skógafoss offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:56 to 07:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:55 to 19:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Skógafoss
Skógafoss is located at a latitude of 63.53° and a longitude of -19.51°. The city is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Skógafoss vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Skógafoss
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Skógafoss. 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 Skógafoss, with up to 20h 40m 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 Skógafoss 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 Skógafoss brings the shortest days with only 4h 27m 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 Skógafoss
When does the sun rise in Skógafoss today?
Today the sun rises in Skógafoss at 07:43 and sets at 18:27.
How long is the day in Skógafoss today?
The day lasts 10h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Skógafoss today?
In the morning from 07:14–08:48, in the evening from 17:22–18:55.
When is the longest day in Skógafoss?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 20h 40m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 4h 27m.
When does it get dark in Skógafoss today?
It is dark from 19:13, fully dark from 21:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Skógafoss. All times are in local time. How it is calculated