Golden hour in Reykjavik today
In Reykjavik today (Friday, 2 October 2026), the morning golden hour runs from 07:39 to 08:44, and the evening golden hour from 17:48 to 18:53, all in Reykjavik local time.
Golden hour and blue hour times for Reykjavik, Iceland, in local time. For any other date, use the golden hour calculator.
| Window | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hourcool blue light before sunrise | 06:51 | 07:39 | 48 min |
| Morning golden hourwarm light just after sunrise | 07:39 | 08:44 | 1h 5m |
| Evening golden hourwarm light just before sunset | 17:48 | 18:53 | 1h 5m |
| Evening blue hourcool blue light after sunset | 18:53 | 19:40 | 47 min |
Golden hour in Reykjavik
Golden hour is the stretch just after sunrise and again just before sunset when the sun sits low and its light turns warm and soft. Its length depends on latitude and the time of year, so it is worth checking the exact window for Reykjavik rather than assuming a flat sixty minutes.
Frequently asked questions about golden hour in Reykjavik
What time is golden hour in Reykjavik today?
On Friday, 2 October 2026, the evening golden hour in Reykjavik runs from 17:48 to 18:53, and the morning golden hour from 07:39 to 08:44, in local time.
How long is golden hour in Reykjavik?
Today the evening golden hour in Reykjavik lasts about 1h 5m. Across the year it ranges from roughly 1h 5m to 1h 57m, shorter near midsummer's high sun and longer when the sun sets at a shallow angle.
When is blue hour in Reykjavik?
The evening blue hour in Reykjavik follows sunset, from 18:53 to 19:40 today, when the sky glows a deep even blue. The morning blue hour comes just before sunrise.
Does golden hour change through the year in Reykjavik?
Yes. As the sun's path shifts with the seasons, both the timing and the length of golden hour move. In Reykjavik the window is longest around the June solstice and shortest around the December solstice, which is why photographers check the exact times for the day they are shooting.
Every time on this page is computed from Reykjavik's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.