Knowing when the light is right makes the difference between a good photograph and a great one. In Iceland, golden hour and blue hour follow different rules than anywhere else — in summer, golden hour can last for hours; in winter, the entire day feels like blue hour.
This calculator gives you exact times for sunrise, sunset, golden hour and blue hour at 15 Iceland photography locations. Select your destination and date to plan your shoot — whether you are chasing the midnight sun in June, the first aurora window in September, or the dramatic winter light of February.
All times are in Iceland Time (UTC, year-round — Iceland does not observe daylight saving time).
Plan your Iceland photography trip
Use the light times above to plan your shoot, then explore our location guides for composition tips, access information and Leave No Trace advice: