Time Difference Between Reykjavik and London

The time difference between Reykjavik and London is 1 hour. When it is 12:00 noon in Reykjavik, it is 13:00 in London. Reykjavik uses the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone (UTC+0), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).

London is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik — 1 hour
Reykjavik, Iceland
00:48:17
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT
London, United Kingdom
01:48:17
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Reykjavik vs London

Detail Reykjavik London
Time Zone IDAtlantic/ReykjavikEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC+0UTC+1
AbbreviationGMTBST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryIcelandUnited Kingdom
RegionEuropeEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 7 overlapping business hours between Reykjavik and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–16:00 in Reykjavik  =  10:00–17:00 in London

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Reykjavik time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Reykjavik London
00:00 01:00 Night
01:00 02:00 Night
02:00 03:00 Night
03:00 04:00 Night
04:00 05:00 Night
05:00 06:00 Night
06:00 07:00
07:00 08:00
08:00 09:00
09:00 10:00 Overlap
10:00 11:00 Overlap
11:00 12:00 Overlap
12:00 13:00 Overlap
13:00 14:00 Overlap
14:00 15:00 Overlap
15:00 16:00 Overlap
16:00 17:00
17:00 18:00
18:00 19:00
19:00 20:00
20:00 21:00
21:00 22:00
22:00 23:00 Night
23:00 00:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Reykjavik is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Reykjavik and London?

The time difference is 1 hour. London is 1 hour ahead of Reykjavik.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

When is the best time to call from Reykjavik to London?

The best window is between 09:00 and 16:00 Reykjavik time, which corresponds to 10:00–17:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Reykjavik time to London time?

Add 1 hour to Reykjavik time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.