Total Eclipse Visible
Iceland
| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse, in Iceland |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 16:42 GMT |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 17:43 GMT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 17:50 GMT |
| End of Partial: | Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 18:49 GMT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Iceland.
12 Aug 2026 – Total Solar Eclipse – Iceland
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Totality is visible within the dark red strip.
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Selection of Cities in Iceland Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgarnes | 16:46 | 17:48 | 18:46 GMT | 40s | 74 % | |
| Keflavík | 16:47 | 17:48 | 18:47 GMT | 1m, 39s | 74 % | |
| Reykjavik | 16:47 | 17:48 | 18:47 GMT | 1m | 76 % | |
| Ísafjörður | 16:43 | 17:44 | 18:44 GMT | 1m, 31s | 78 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Iceland
| Eclipse Visibility from Iceland | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Apr 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 18 Sep 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 14 Mar 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 29 Mar 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 7 Sep 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Iceland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |