Reykjavik keeps UTC+0 (GMT) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Reykjavik and your time
Reykjavik at a glance
| Country | Iceland |
|---|---|
| Region | Capital Region |
| Capital of | Iceland |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
| Abbreviation now | GMT |
| UTC offset now | UTC+0 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 64.14° N, 21.90° W |
Reykjavik time zone and clock changes
Local time in Reykjavik is UTC+0 year round, under the Atlantic/Reykjavik rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
As the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Reykjavik, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Reykjavik for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Reykjavik and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Reykjavik: the clock reads 4:00 AM in New York, 8:00 PM in Sydney and 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
Reykjavik never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Reykjavik
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Expect long summer evenings and short winter days in Reykjavik. Daylight runs from 4 hours 7 minutes at the December solstice to 21 hours 8 minutes at the June solstice.
Daylight through the year in Reykjavik
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 15 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 2:55 AM | 12:04 AM | 21 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:13 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 11:22 AM | 3:29 PM | 4 h 7 min |
When the sun is highest in Reykjavik
The clock in Reykjavik runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:30 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Reykjavik
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tórshavn (Faroe Islands) | 795 km (494 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Reykjavik today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- London (United Kingdom)
- Dublin (Ireland)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Saint Helier (Jersey)
- Douglas (Isle of Man)
- St Peter Port (Guernsey)
Plan around the time in Reykjavik
- Convert a time to or from Reykjavik: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Reykjavik to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Reykjavik and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone, which is UTC+0 (GMT) all year.
Does Reykjavik use daylight saving time?
No. Reykjavik stays on UTC+0 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and New York?
Reykjavik is 5 hours ahead of New York in January and 4 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Reykjavik does not.
How long is the longest day in Reykjavik?
About 21 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 4 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Reykjavik?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Reykjavik lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:30 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.