Time now in Iceland

UTC+00:00 • Atlantic/Reykjavik (GMT)

Your device clock is 585ms ahead of the detected local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+00:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

17:18:30
Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Iceland now

Iceland has one official time zone: GMT (UTC+00:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Iceland is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Iceland?

Official time in Iceland is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Iceland

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Atlantic/Reykjavik UTC±00 Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður

List of time zones used in Iceland (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Atlantic/Reykjavik UTC±00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Iceland

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Iceland depends on the region.

  • Reykjavík: 4 hour(s) behind the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Iceland use daylight saving time?

No. Iceland does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Iceland?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+0:00 and UTC+0:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Iceland have?
Iceland has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Iceland use daylight saving time?
No. Iceland does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Iceland time

To convert Iceland time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in Iceland with links for more information (73 locations)