Every locality of East Iceland, by municipality
5 municipalities (sveitarfélög), 13 named settlements and one whole-municipality page each. Every name opens its own page, with the full timeline of the afternoon and what you will see there.
Fjarðabyggð
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fjarðabyggð whole municipality | 95.4% | 17:48 | 21° |
| Breiðdalsvík | 95.4% | 17:49 | 21° |
| Eskifjörður | 95.4% | 17:48 | 21° |
| Fáskrúðsfjörður | 95.4% | 17:48 | 21° |
| Neskaupstaður | 95.2% | 17:48 | 20.9° |
| Reyðarfjörður | 95.6% | 17:48 | 21.1° |
| Stöðvarfjörður | 95.4% | 17:49 | 20.9° |
Fljótsdalshreppur
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fljótsdalshreppur whole municipality | 96.2% | 17:48 | 21.5° |
Múlaþing
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Múlaþing whole municipality | 95.7% | 17:48 | 21.2° |
| Bakkagerði | 95.3% | 17:47 | 20.9° |
| Djúpivogur | 95.6% | 17:49 | 21.1° |
| Egilsstaðir | 95.7% | 17:48 | 21.2° |
| Fellabaer | 95.7% | 17:48 | 21.2° |
| Seyðisfjörður | 95.4% | 17:48 | 21° |
Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður whole municipality | 96.8% | 17:49 | 21.9° |
| Höfn | 96.3% | 17:49 | 21.5° |
Vopnafjarðarhreppur
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vopnafjarðarhreppur whole municipality | 96% | 17:47 | 21.4° |
| Vopnafjörður | 95.9% | 17:47 | 21.4° |
All times in Icelandic local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+0 all year, no daylight saving).
Where the nearest totality is
Measured from Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, the deepest partial of the region, the closest place inside the path is Mosfellsbær (Mosfellsbær) , with 0m 33s of totality, about 273 km away in a straight line — road distances in Iceland are considerably longer. The where-to-watch guide has the honest driving logistics, and the trip-planning guide turns them into itineraries.
Clouds: what can honestly be said
Nothing on this page predicts the sky over East Iceland on 12 August 2026, and no percentage of clear sky is quoted anywhere on this site — nobody can know it months ahead. The authoritative forecast is the Icelandic Meteorological Office's, at en.vedur.is: check it daily in the final week and hourly on the day, and keep a second spot in mind along the road. Conditions and closures: road.is.
The regions next door
If the forecast sends you somewhere else on the morning of the eclipse, these are the nearest regions:
- Northeast Iceland (Norðurland eystra) — 28 localities, partial only, up to 98.4%
- Northwest Iceland (Norðurland vestra) — 13 localities, partial only, up to 99.7%
- South Iceland (Suðurland) — 30 localities, partial only, up to 99.9%
Frequently asked questions
What time is the eclipse in East Iceland?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, maximum eclipse comes to East Iceland between 17:47 and 17:49 (Icelandic local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+0 all year, no daylight saving)). The table on this page gives the exact time for each of the 18 localities we track here, computed for their own coordinates.
Is the eclipse total in East Iceland?
No. Every locality we track in East Iceland falls outside the path: the eclipse is partial here, covering 95.2–96.8% of the Sun. The nearest totality is Mosfellsbær (Mosfellsbær), about 273 km away in a straight line from Sveitarfélagið Hornafjörður, with 0m 33s.
How high will the Sun be during the eclipse in East Iceland?
Between 20.9° and 21.9° above the horizon at maximum, depending on the locality. That is comfortably clear of the horizon — unlike the near-sunset eclipse most of Spain sees the same afternoon — so no particular horizon is needed, just an open view of the sky and no low cloud.
Circumstances computed for the coordinates of each Iceland locality with JPL DE440s ephemerides. All times are Icelandic local time (UTC+0, no daylight saving).