In the Greater Reykjavik Area, the partial phase runs from 16:47 to 18:47.
The date and the shape of the afternoon
The whole eclipse, from the start of the partial phase to its end, takes about two hours. The path of totality crosses western Iceland, including the Westfjords, Snaefellsnes, West Iceland, the Greater Reykjavik Area and the Reykjanes peninsula.
The partial phase: when it starts and ends
On the Reykjanes peninsula, the partial phase begins at about 16:47. In the Greater Reykjavik Area, the published partial-phase window is the afternoon period stated above.
Totality in the capital area
In the Greater Reykjavik Area, totality ends at 17:49:18. Totality there lasts about one minute.
The longest totality in the country
The longest totality on land in Iceland lasts 2 minutes and 13 seconds, at the westernmost points of the Westfjords. Totality is shorter in the larger towns than at those westernmost points.
Why the numbers differ from place to place
The duration of totality depends on the exact location. The stated duration at the westernmost points of the Westfjords therefore differs from the duration in larger towns.
Comparing Reykjavik tours
Checking sun times for the day
Check sunrise, sunset and day length for a chosen date and place in Iceland with the daylight tool.
Where these times apply
The times here belong to the path of totality, which is set out in the 2026 eclipse guide. To turn a time into a place, read where to watch the eclipse.
Before the partial phases begin, read eclipse glasses and eye safety.
