Reykjavík Sun & Moon TimesAurora zone
Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, twilight and moon data for Reykjavík, Iceland. On Fri, 14 Aug 2026 the Sun rises at 05:16 and sets at 21:51. Pick any date below.
No astronomical darkness — twilight lasts all night.
Sun
| Astronomical dawn (first light) | — |
| Nautical dawn | — |
| Civil dawn | 04:09 |
| Blue hour (morning) | 04:09 – 05:16 |
| Sunrise | 05:16 |
| Golden hour (morning) | 05:16 – 06:28 |
| Solar noon (Sun highest) | 13:33 |
| Golden hour (evening) | 20:39 – 21:51 |
| Sunset | 21:51 |
| Blue hour (evening) | 21:51 – 22:57 |
| Civil dusk | 22:57 |
| Nautical dusk | — |
| Astronomical dusk (last light) | — |
Moon
| Moonrise | 08:00 |
| Moonset | 21:43 |
| Illumination | 4% |
| Distance from Earth | 378,828 km |
Upcoming moon phases
| 🌑 New Moon | Fri, 11 Sept 2026, 01:28 |
| 🌓 First Quarter | Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 02:18 |
| 🌕 Full Moon | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 07:00 |
| 🌗 Last Quarter | Fri, 04 Sept 2026, 06:54 |
Computed with SkyClock's own ephemeris (standard astronomical formulae). Times in the selected city's local time.
Aurora note. Reykjavík is inside the auroral latitudes. When geomagnetic activity spikes, your two local limiting factors are the None dark-sky window and the Moon (currently 4% lit) — plan around a dark, moonless night for the best chance.
About Reykjavík's sky
Reykjavík sits at 64.15°N, 21.94°W in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone. That latitude sets how much the day length swings across the year and how long twilight lasts — everything above is computed for that exact location, so the golden-hour and dark-sky figures are true for Reykjavík, not a national average.
FAQ
What time is sunrise and sunset in Reykjavík today?
On Fri, 14 Aug 2026, the Sun rises at 05:16 and sets at 21:51 in Reykjavík (local time). Use the calculator above to check any other date — daylight saving is handled automatically.
When is golden hour in Reykjavík?
Golden hour happens twice a day, when the Sun is low and the light is warm. For Fri, 14 Aug 2026 in Reykjavík, the evening golden hour runs 20:39 – 21:51. The morning window sits just after sunrise; both are listed to the minute above.
How long is the dark-sky window in Reykjavík tonight?
Reykjavík gets about None of astronomical darkness on Fri, 14 Aug 2026 — the time the Sun stays more than 18° below the horizon, when the sky is truly dark for stargazing. No astronomical darkness — twilight lasts all night.
What is the moon phase in Reykjavík right now?
The Moon is currently a Waxing Crescent at 4% illumination. The phase itself is the same worldwide, but moonrise (08:00) and moonset (21:43) are specific to Reykjavík. Upcoming new and full moon dates are listed above.
Can you see the northern lights in Reykjavík?
Reykjavík sits at a high enough latitude for aurora when geomagnetic activity is up. Two local factors decide whether you'll actually see it: a long dark-sky window (listed above) and a faint Moon — a bright Moon washes out all but the strongest displays, so cross-check the illumination figure. Aurora season runs roughly late autumn through early spring, when nights are long.