Iceland is an island country located in the North Atlantic Ocean, between Europe and North America. It is known for its dramatic landscapes, volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, and geothermal activity.

Iceland operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and uses one single time zone across the entire country. Unlike most European countries, Iceland does not observe daylight saving time, meaning the time remains the same throughout the year.

The capital city Reykjavík serves as the main reference for the country’s official time.

Current Time

• Iceland follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

• Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• UTC Offset: UTC +0
• IANA Time Zone: Atlantic/Reykjavik

Quick Facts

• Capital: Reykjavík
• Continent/Region: Europe (Northern Europe / Nordic region)
• Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
• UTC Offset: UTC +0
• IANA Time Zone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
• International Dialing Code: +354
• Currency: Icelandic Króna (ISK)

Time Difference From

• Sydney: Iceland is 11 hours behind Sydney
• London: Iceland has the same time as London during winter
• New York: Iceland is 5 hours ahead of New York
• Tokyo: Iceland is 9 hours behind Tokyo

Daylight Saving Time

Iceland does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).

The country stays on UTC+0 throughout the year, and clocks do not change between seasons.

Best Time to Call

• From Australia: 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sydney time
• From United Kingdom: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM London time
• From United States: 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM New York time

Typical working hours in Iceland are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone does Iceland use?
Iceland uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), UTC+0.

Does Iceland observe daylight saving time?
No. Iceland keeps the same time throughout the year.

Does Iceland have multiple time zones?
No. Iceland uses one time zone nationwide.

What is the IANA time zone for Iceland?
The official time zone identifier is Atlantic/Reykjavik.

Where Is Located

Iceland is located in the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the United Kingdom and southeast of Greenland.

What Is Famous For

Iceland is famous for:

• The natural phenomenon Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
• Dramatic volcanoes, geysers, and glaciers
• The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa
• Spectacular waterfalls and black sand beaches
• Unique Icelandic culture and Viking heritage

Additional Note

Iceland uses Greenwich Mean Time year-round without daylight saving time, which makes it unique among European countries and keeps its time system simple and consistent.