Every locality of Northwest Iceland, by municipality
4 municipalities (sveitarfélög), 9 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.
Húnaþing vestra
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Húnaþing vestra whole municipality | 99.6% | 17:46 | 23.9° |
| Borðeyri | 99.7% | 17:47 | 24° |
| Hvammstangi | 99.6% | 17:46 | 23.9° |
| Laugarbakki | 99.6% | 17:46 | 23.9° |
Skagafjörður
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skagafjörður whole municipality | 98.8% | 17:46 | 23.3° |
| Hofsós | 98.7% | 17:46 | 23.2° |
| Hólar | 98.6% | 17:46 | 23.1° |
| Sauðárkrókur | 98.9% | 17:46 | 23.4° |
| Varmahlíð | 98.8% | 17:46 | 23.3° |
Sveitarfélagið Skagaströnd
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sveitarfélagið Skagaströnd whole municipality | 99.2% | 17:45 | 23.6° |
| Skagaströnd | 99.2% | 17:46 | 23.6° |
All times in Icelandic local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+0 all year, no daylight saving).
Where the nearest totality is
Measured from Borðeyri, the deepest partial of the region, the closest place inside the path is Reykhólar (Reykhólahreppur) , with 0m 45s of totality, about 57 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 Northwest 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%
- Westfjords (Vestfirðir) — 23 localities, 18 inside totality, up to 2m 07s
- West Iceland (Vesturland) — 21 localities, 15 inside totality, up to 2m 10s
Frequently asked questions
What time is the eclipse in Northwest Iceland?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, maximum eclipse comes to Northwest Iceland between 17:45 and 17:47 (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 13 localities we track here, computed for their own coordinates.
Is the eclipse total in Northwest Iceland?
No. Every locality we track in Northwest Iceland falls outside the path: the eclipse is partial here, covering 98.6–99.7% of the Sun. The nearest totality is Reykhólar (Reykhólahreppur), about 57 km away in a straight line from Borðeyri, with 0m 45s.
How high will the Sun be during the eclipse in Northwest Iceland?
Between 23.1° and 24° 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).