Current local time in Reykjavik, Iceland
The live clock above shows the time in Reykjavik. Reykjavik is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone, UTC+0 right now (GMT).
| Country | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Region | Suðurnes |
| Population | about 140,000 |
| Coordinates | 64.15° N, 21.95° W |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Abbreviation | GMT |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Reykjavik doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:29 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| June solstice | 2:55 AM | 12:04 AM | 21 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 7:10 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 21 min |
| December solstice | 11:22 AM | 3:29 PM | 4 h 6 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Reykjavik at about 1:36 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 88 minutes ahead of the sun, because Reykjavik sits at 21.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 0.0° E.
Reykjavik time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 hours behind in Jan, 4 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 5.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 9 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 11 hours ahead in Jan, 10 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Reykjavik |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen, United Kingdom | 1,323 km (822 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Glasgow, United Kingdom | 1,339 km (832 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Dundee, United Kingdom | 1,340 km (832 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 1,374 km (854 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Belfast, United Kingdom | 1,388 km (862 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Bergen, Norway | 1,459 km (906 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Dublin, Ireland | 1,497 km (930 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Newcastle, United Kingdom | 1,520 km (945 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik is in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone, UTC+0, all year.
Does Reykjavik have daylight saving time?
Reykjavik doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Why isn't noon in Reykjavik when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Reykjavik's clocks follow a zone centred on 0.0° E, so on standard time they run about 88 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).