Current Time in Iceland
Iceland uses Greenwich Mean Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
GMTUTC+0
Iceland time zone
Greenwich Mean Time
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
--:--UTC+0- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Reykjavík
IANA time zone: Atlantic/Reykjavik.
Major cities in Iceland
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland to New York | -4 hours | |
| Iceland to London | +1 hour | |
| Iceland to Dubai | +4 hours | |
| Iceland to New Delhi | +5 hours 30 minutes | |
| Iceland to Tokyo | +9 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Iceland: FAQs
What time zone is Iceland in?
Iceland uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) all year.
Does Iceland observe daylight saving time?
No. Iceland does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Iceland and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 4 hours behind Iceland. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Reykjavík, the capital?
Reykjavík is on Greenwich Mean Time, currently GMT (UTC+0). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Reykjavík page.