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What time is it in Iceland?
Current time, time zone and cities in Iceland
It is now 23:00 in Iceland. Iceland is currently 2 hours behind time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).
It is currently night in Iceland.
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Distance
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Time zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
UTC+0
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Sunrise (reference: capital of Iceland)
07:50
Sunset (reference: capital of Iceland)
18:08
Today
7 days ago
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The other side of the world
The point directly opposite Iceland on Earth is in the Southern Ocean. Based on its longitude, the local solar time there is now . At that point it is currently daytime. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 65.0° S, 162.0° E.
On the open sea there is not always an official local time zone. We therefore use local solar time based on longitude.
Daylight
The days in Iceland are currently getting shorter quickly. This week about 46 minutes of daylight will be lost.
Seasons
The longest day of the year in Iceland falls around 19 June: then there is 22 hours and 2 minutes of daylight. The difference with the shortest day is about 18 hours and 28 minutes.
Local time and time zone — key facts
Iceland uses the IANA time zone Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+0).
This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at 07:50 and sets at 18:08. Day length is 10 hours and 18 minutes.
Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 2 hours earlier.
Best time to call
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time.
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Frequently asked questions about Iceland
What time is it now in Iceland?
It is currently 23:00 in Iceland. It is night there now.
What is the time difference with Iceland?
Iceland is currently 2 hours earlier relative to your local time. The clock runs behind time in the Netherlands
What time zone is Iceland in?
Iceland uses the time zone Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+0).
What time does the sun rise in Iceland?
Today the sun rises in Iceland at 07:50.
What time does the sun set in Iceland?
Today the sun sets in Iceland at 18:08.
What is the best time to call someone in Iceland?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in Iceland. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
Where can I learn more about time zones and daylight saving?
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