What time zone is Akranes in?

Akranes uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) all year. Its IANA time zone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Does Akranes observe daylight saving time?

No. Akranes uses GMT (UTC+0) all year.

Current Time in Akranes, Akraneskaupstaður, West, Iceland

8:32:25 PM

20:32:25

Thursday, October 22, 2026

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) · UTC

Atlantic/Reykjavik

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Time zone details

Akranes does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Akranes

Sunrise8:40 AMSolar noon1:12 PMSunset5:43 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Iceland
Administrative area: West
District: Akraneskaupstaður
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Icelandic Króna (ISK)

Practical

Country languages: Icelandic, English, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian
Dialing code: +354
Population: 7,411
Elevation: Approximately 8 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 64° 19' N / 22° 04' W

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Clock changes in Akranes

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 8:40 AM
Solar noon: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 03 min6 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:50 AM – 6:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:54 AM – 7:29 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:58 AM – 8:25 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination84%

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 8:40 AM (southeast, 114.5°)
Sunset: 5:43 PM (southwest, 245.2°)
Day length: 9 hr 03 min6 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:12 PM (14.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:50 AM – 6:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:54 AM – 7:29 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:58 AM – 8:25 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:05 PM (east, 100.6°)
Moonset: 2:53 AM (west, 251.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 22	8:40 AM	5:43 PM	9 hr 03 min	6 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	8:43 AM	5:40 PM	8 hr 56 min	6 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	8:46 AM	5:36 PM	8 hr 50 min	6 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	8:50 AM	5:33 PM	8 hr 43 min	6 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	8:53 AM	5:30 PM	8 hr 37 min	6 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	8:56 AM	5:26 PM	8 hr 30 min	6 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	8:59 AM	5:23 PM	8 hr 24 min	6 min 32 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Iceland

Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Akranes in?: Akranes uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) all year. Its IANA time zone is Atlantic/Reykjavik.
When is the next clock change in Akranes?: No clock changes are scheduled for Akranes in the next 12 months
Does Akranes observe daylight saving time?: No. Akranes uses GMT (UTC+0) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Akranes?: Akranes is UTC+0 all year