Current Time in Akureyri, Iceland 🇮🇸
The current local time in Akureyri, Iceland is 11:28:19 (GMT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Akureyri is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 19,219. The sun rises at about 01:54 and sets at 00:36 today (22h 42m of daylight).
- Sunrise 01:54
- Sunset 00:36
- 22h 42m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Akureyri
Akureyri, Iceland keeps GMT (UTC). Akureyri does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 01:54 and sets at about 00:36 local time, giving Akureyri 22h 42m of daylight.
Right now it is 11:28 on Tuesday in Akureyri (UTC). When it is 11:28 here, it is 07:28 in New York (4h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Akureyri
- Use the Atlantic/Reykjavik IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Akureyri to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 07:28 Tue | 4h behind |
| Los Angeles | 04:28 Tue | 7h behind |
| London | 12:28 Tue | 1h ahead |
| Paris | 13:28 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Dubai | 15:28 Tue | 4h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:58 Tue | 5.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 19:28 Tue | 8h ahead |
| Tokyo | 20:28 Tue | 9h ahead |
| Sydney | 21:28 Tue | 10h ahead |
Best next checks from Akureyri
Compare Akureyri with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Iceland.
Business-hours overlap from Akureyri
For a normal business-hours call, 13:00-17:00 in Akureyri overlaps with 09:00-13:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Akureyri time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Los Angeles | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| London | 09:00-16:00 | 10:00-17:00 | 7 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Dubai | 09:00-13:00 | 13:00-17:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 09:00-11:30 | 14:30-17:00 | 2.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Akureyri time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Akureyri in?
Akureyri uses GMT (UTC). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Akureyri observe daylight saving time?
No - Akureyri keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Akureyri today?
Today the sun rises around 01:54 and sets around 00:36 in Akureyri, about 22h 42m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Akureyri and other cities?
When it is 11:28 in Akureyri, it is 07:28 in New York (4h behind). See the table above for Akureyri's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Akureyri
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Atlantic/Reykjavik IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Iceland time page.
Local entity signals for Akureyri
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Akureyri.
| Country | Iceland |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00) |
| Coordinates | 65.68, -18.09 |
| Population signal | About 19,219 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 01:54, sunset 00:36, 22h 42m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Atlantic/Reykjavik time-zone page for rules, the Iceland country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 65.68° N, 18.09° W
Population: 19,219
Country: 🇮🇸 Iceland
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Iceland: GMT