Current Time in Reykjavik, Iceland 🇮🇸
The current local time in Reykjavik, Iceland is 02:50:18 (GMT) on Sunday, 30 August 2026. Reykjavik is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 131,000. The sun rises at about 06:03 and sets at 20:52 today (14h 49m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 20:52
- 14h 49m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland keeps GMT (UTC). Reykjavik does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 06:03 and sets at about 20:52 local time, giving Reykjavik 14h 49m of daylight.
Right now it is 02:50 on Sunday in Reykjavik (UTC). When it is 02:50 here, it is 22:50 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 Reykjavik
- 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 Reykjavik to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:50 Sat | 4h behind |
| Los Angeles | 19:50 Sat | 7h behind |
| London | 03:50 Sun | 1h ahead |
| Paris | 04:50 Sun | 2h ahead |
| Dubai | 06:50 Sun | 4h ahead |
| Mumbai | 08:20 Sun | 5.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 10:50 Sun | 8h ahead |
| Tokyo | 11:50 Sun | 9h ahead |
| Sydney | 12:50 Sun | 10h ahead |
Best next checks from Reykjavik
Compare Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik
For a normal business-hours call, 13:00-17:00 in Reykjavik overlaps with 09:00-13:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Reykjavik 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.
Reykjavik time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik uses GMT (UTC). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?
No - Reykjavik keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Reykjavik today?
Today the sun rises around 06:03 and sets around 20:52 in Reykjavik, about 14h 49m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and other cities?
When it is 02:50 in Reykjavik, it is 22:50 in New York (4h behind). See the table above for Reykjavik's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Reykjavik
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.
Location and time-zone details for Reykjavik
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Iceland |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Atlantic/Reykjavik (UTC+00:00) |
| Coordinates | 64.15, -21.94 |
| Population signal | About 131,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:52, 14h 49m 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: 64.15° N, 21.94° W
Population: 131,000
Country: 🇮🇸 Iceland
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Iceland: GMT