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What time is sunrise and sunset in Skaftafell?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times at this location. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
8:55 AM
124° SEDawn 8:01 AM

Sunrise in Skaftafell will be at 8:55:34 AM GMT (in 2h 55m).

Sunset
4:46 PM
235° SWDusk 5:40 PM

Sunset in Skaftafell will be at 4:46:18 PM GMT (in 10h 46m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 6:09 AM

Golden hour and blue hour in Skaftafell
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour8:21 – 10:23 AM3:18 – 5:19 PM
Blue hour8:01 – 8:21 AM5:19 – 5:40 PM
Daylight
7h 50m
−6m 18s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 44m
Solar noon
12:51 PM
Sun altitude
18.9° below
Sun direction
85° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
8:58 AM
125° SEDawn 8:04 AM

Sunrise in Skaftafell will be at 8:58:44 AM GMT (in 26h 58m).

Sunset
4:43 PM
235° SWDusk 5:37 PM

Sunset in Skaftafell will be at 4:43:11 PM GMT (in 34h 43m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Skaftafell

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
2:02 AM
Moonset
3:49 PM

Calendar

Greenwich Mean Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun8:46 AM4:55 PM8h 09m
2 Mon8:49 AM4:52 PM8h 03m
3 Tue8:52 AM4:49 PM7h 57m
4 Wed8:55 AM4:46 PM7h 50m
Wednesday, November 4
7h 50m 43s of daylight·−6m 18s vs. yesterday·twilight 8:01 AM – 5:40 PM
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Time
6:00 AM
Altitude
-18.9°
Heading
85° E
Light
Night

6:00 AM, Night, altitude -18.9 degrees

5 Thu8:58 AM4:43 PM7h 44m
6 Fri9:01 AM4:40 PM7h 38m
7 Sat9:05 AM4:37 PM7h 31m
8 Sun9:08 AM4:34 PM7h 25m
9 Mon9:11 AM4:31 PM7h 19m
10 Tue9:14 AM4:28 PM7h 13m
11 Wed9:17 AM4:25 PM7h 07m
12 Thu9:21 AM4:22 PM7h 01m
13 Fri9:24 AM4:19 PM6h 55m
14 Sat9:27 AM4:16 PM6h 49m
15 Sun9:30 AM4:13 PM6h 43m
16 Mon9:33 AM4:10 PM6h 37m
17 Tue9:36 AM4:08 PM6h 31m
18 Wed9:39 AM4:05 PM6h 25m
19 Thu9:43 AM4:02 PM6h 19m
20 Fri9:46 AM4:00 PM6h 13m
21 Sat9:49 AM3:57 PM6h 08m
22 Sun9:52 AM3:55 PM6h 02m
23 Mon9:55 AM3:52 PM5h 57m
24 Tue9:58 AM3:50 PM5h 51m
25 Wed10:01 AM3:47 PM5h 46m
26 Thu10:04 AM3:45 PM5h 41m
27 Fri10:07 AM3:43 PM5h 36m
28 Sat10:09 AM3:41 PM5h 31m
29 Sun10:12 AM3:39 PM5h 26m
30 Mon10:15 AM3:37 PM5h 21m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Skaftafell, Iceland

What time does the sun rise in Skaftafell today?
Sunrise in Skaftafell today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 8:55 AM. The sun comes up in the SE.
What time does the sun set in Skaftafell today?
Sunset today is at 4:46 PM, after 7h 50m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Skaftafell tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:40 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:32 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Skaftafell, Iceland?
The longest day of 2026 in Skaftafell is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 21h 24m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Skaftafell, Iceland?
The shortest day of 2026 in Skaftafell is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 4h 25m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Skaftafell get in summer than in winter?
Skaftafell gets 16h 58m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (21h 24m against 4h 25m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 30m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Skaftafell?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Skaftafell is on Saturday, June 20, 2026, when the sun comes up at 2:27 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Skaftafell?
The latest sunset is on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:51 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Skaftafell?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Friday, December 18, 2026, with the sun down by 3:18 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Skaftafell?
The latest sunrise is on Friday, December 25, 2026 at 10:54 AM.
Does Skaftafell observe daylight saving time?
No. Skaftafell stays on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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