Europe · Iceland

Current time in Reykjavik

Greenwich Mean Time.

GMT · UTC+00:00IANA: Atlantic/Reykjavik64.15° N · 21.95° W
Current time☾ Night
03:27:52

Sunday, May 31, 2026

03:2413:2523:26
Sunrise
03:24
Solar noon
13:25
Sunset
23:26

Offset right now

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time · GMT

Daylight saving

Not observed

This zone has no seasonal clock change.

About Reykjavik time

Reykjavik keeps one clock.

In Reykjaví­k, business often revolves around the rhythm of the sun. With no time difference from Greenwich Mean Time year-round, coordinating with London or Lisbon is seamless, but during summer days that nearly never end, work hours can stretch into the 'midnight sun,' while winter brings a cozy, candlelit pace. Iceland's capital keeps GMT without ever changing for daylight saving, making scheduling with partners abroad straightforward across all seasons.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reykjavik's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

Why doesn’t Reykjaví­k observe daylight saving time?
Due to Iceland’s high latitude, daylight varies dramatically between summer (nearly 24 hours of sun) and winter (minimal daylight), making DST unnecessary for energy conservation or productivity gains.
How does the midnight sun affect daily work routines?
During summer months, many offices stay open late under 24-hour daylight, allowing flexible schedules and extended outdoor activities before or after work.
Is communication with Europe easy despite the lack of DST?
Yes—since Reykjaví­k stays on GMT all year, there’s no clock shifts, simplifying coordination with Central European Time (CET) partners.
What’s unique about Iceland’s time zone?
Despite its location far west of the prime meridian, Iceland uses GMT for simplicity and historical ties to Britain, rather than aligning with UTC–1.
Does time zone affect energy use?
Heavy geothermal energy reliance reduces the impact of minimal winter daylight on power needs, making efficiency measures less dependent on clock changes.

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// France's time zones, right now
GET /v1/timezones?country=fr
{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}