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Time Difference: London to Reykjavik

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇮🇸ReykjavikUTC+0
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, May 29
🇮🇸
Reykjavik, Iceland
Fri, May 29

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Time Difference
1 hour
Reykjavik is 1 hour behind London

London vs Reykjavik timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Reykjavik (Iceland) uses Atlantic/Reykjavik at UTC+0. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.

Best meeting times between London and Reykjavik

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 7 hours per day. The shared window is 10am5pm in London, which is 9am4pm in Reykjavik. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonReykjavikStatus
6am5amLondon early, Reykjavik asleep
7am6amLondon early, Reykjavik early
8am7amLondon early, Reykjavik early
9am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm5pmLondon evening, Reykjavik evening
7pm6pmLondon evening, Reykjavik evening
8pm7pmLondon evening, Reykjavik evening
9pm8pmLondon evening, Reykjavik evening
10pm9pmLondon 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 London and Reykjavik

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 29London is the same time
  • Mar 29 Oct 25London is 1 hour ahead Reykjavik
  • Oct 25 Dec 31London is the same time

Distance between London and Reykjavik

Great-circle distance
1,890 km
Direct flight time
~3h 13m

London and Reykjavik are 1,890 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~3h 13m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Reykjavik?
The current time difference is 1 hour. London is currently 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik.
Is London ahead of Reykjavik?
Yes. London is currently 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik.
What time is it in Reykjavik when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 8am in Reykjavik.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Reykjavik?
The best window is 10am–5pm in London, which is 9am–4pm in Reykjavik. That's 7 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Reykjavik observe daylight saving time?
London 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 London and Reykjavik?
London and Reykjavik are 1,890 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 3 hours 13 minutes.