Does Reykjavík observe daylight saving time?

No. Reykjavík stays on UTC+00:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Reykjavík and London?

London is on the same time as Reykjavík right now. The gap changes during the year because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Reykjavík?

Christmas Eve, on Thursday 24 December 2026.

When do working hours in Reykjavík overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Reykjavík's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Reykjavík time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Reykjavík's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Reykjavík time).

Current Time in Reykjavík, Iceland — GMT

UTC+00:00No clock changesAtlantic/Reykjavik

Reykjavík, Iceland

07:05:44 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Reykjavík, Iceland is 7:05 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Reykjavík is on GMT (UTC+00:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Reykjavík

Time zone and daylight saving time in Reykjavík

Time zone (IANA): Atlantic/Reykjavik
Current offset: GMT (UTC+00:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Reykjavík does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+00:00 all year.

Iceland abolished daylight saving in 1968 and has stayed at UTC+0 year-round since, despite its high latitude. Source: IANA tz database

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

09:23 AM

Sunset

04:58 PM

Day length

7h 34m

Solar noon (sun highest): 01:11 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 4h 7m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 21h 8m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Reykjavík	Overlap with Reykjavík
Chicago	13:05	−6 h	15:00–23:00	2 h (15:00–17:00)
New York	14:05	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
Toronto	14:05	−5 h	14:00–22:00	3 h (14:00–17:00)
London	19:05	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Paris	20:05	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)
Berlin	20:05	+1 h	08:00–16:00	7 h (09:00–16:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Reykjavík

In 49 days
Aðfangadagur (Christmas Eve)
Thu, Dec 24, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Jóladagur (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 51 days
Annar í jólum (St. Stephen's Day)
Sat, Dec 26, 2026
Public

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Reykjavík observe daylight saving time?: No. Reykjavík stays on UTC+00:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Reykjavík and London?: London is on the same time as Reykjavík right now. The gap changes during the year because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Reykjavík?: Christmas Eve, on Thursday 24 December 2026.
When do working hours in Reykjavík overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Reykjavík's for 3 hours today (14:00–17:00 Reykjavík time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Reykjavík's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Reykjavík time).

Time in other cities, compared with Reykjavík

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Sources

Time zone rules: IANA tz database, applied when the page is generated; the clock runs in your browser. Sun times: NOAA solar equations at 64.14°N, 21.90°W (GeoNames). Holidays: Nager.Date. About our sources.