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Time Difference: Berlin to Reykjavik

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇮🇸ReykjavikUTC+0
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Thu, May 28
🇮🇸
Reykjavik, Iceland
Thu, May 28

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Time Difference
2 hours
Reykjavik is 2 hours behind Berlin

Berlin vs Reykjavik timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Reykjavik (Iceland) uses Atlantic/Reykjavik at UTC+0. This means Reykjavik is 1 hour behind Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Reykjavik

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 11am5pm in Berlin, which is 9am3pm in Reykjavik. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinReykjavikStatus
6am4amBerlin early, Reykjavik asleep
7am5amBerlin early, Reykjavik asleep
8am6amBerlin early, Reykjavik early
9am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm5pmBerlin evening, Reykjavik evening
8pm6pmBerlin evening, Reykjavik evening
9pm7pmBerlin evening, Reykjavik evening
10pm8pmBerlin late evening, Reykjavik evening

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Reykjavik

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Reykjavik does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 1 hour ahead Reykjavik
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 2 hours ahead Reykjavik
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 1 hour ahead Reykjavik

Distance between Berlin and Reykjavik

Great-circle distance
2,388 km
Direct flight time
~3h 49m

Berlin and Reykjavik are 2,388 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~3h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Reykjavik?
The current time difference is 2 hours. Berlin is currently 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
Is Berlin ahead of Reykjavik?
Yes. Berlin is currently 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik.
What time is it in Reykjavik when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 7am in Reykjavik.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Reykjavik?
The best window is 11am–5pm in Berlin, which is 9am–3pm in Reykjavik. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Reykjavik does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Reykjavik?
Berlin and Reykjavik are 2,388 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 3 hours 49 minutes.