Every locality of West Iceland, by municipality
9 municipalities (sveitarfélög), 12 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.
Akraneskaupstaður
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akraneskaupstaður whole municipality | Total · 1m 08s | 17:48 | 24.5° |
| Akranes | Total · 1m 11s | 17:48 | 24.5° |
Borgarbyggð
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borgarbyggð whole municipality | 99.9% | 17:47 | 24.1° |
| Borgarnes | Total · 0m 50s | 17:48 | 24.4° |
| Hvanneyri | Total · 0m 25s | 17:48 | 24.4° |
| Reykholt | 99.9% | 17:47 | 24.2° |
Dalabyggð
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalabyggð whole municipality | 99.9% | 17:47 | 24.3° |
| Búðardalur | 99.9% | 17:47 | 24.3° |
Eyja- og Miklaholtshreppur
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eyja- og Miklaholtshreppur whole municipality | Total · 1m 27s | 17:47 | 24.7° |
Grundarfjarðarbær
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundarfjarðarbær whole municipality | Total · 1m 53s | 17:47 | 24.9° |
| Grundarfjörður | Total · 1m 55s | 17:47 | 25° |
Hvalfjarðarsveit
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hvalfjarðarsveit whole municipality | 99.9% | 17:48 | 24.3° |
Skorradalshreppur
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skorradalshreppur whole municipality | 99.9% | 17:48 | 24.3° |
Snæfellsbær
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snæfellsbær whole municipality | Total · 2m 02s | 17:47 | 25.1° |
| Arnarstapi | Total · 2m 06s | 17:47 | 25.1° |
| Hellissandur | Total · 2m 10s | 17:46 | 25.2° |
| Hellnar | Total · 2m 07s | 17:47 | 25.2° |
| Ólafsvík | Total · 2m 07s | 17:46 | 25.2° |
| Rif | Total · 2m 09s | 17:46 | 25.2° |
Sveitarfélagið Stykkishólmur
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sveitarfélagið Stykkishólmur whole municipality | Total · 1m 33s | 17:47 | 24.7° |
| Stykkishólmur | Total · 1m 33s | 17:46 | 24.7° |
All times in Icelandic local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+0 all year, no daylight saving). Settlements inside the path are highlighted: Akranes, Arnarstapi, Borgarnes, Grundarfjörður, Hellissandur, Hellnar and more.
Inside the path: what that buys you
Totality is not "a lot of partial": until the Moon covers the last sliver there is no corona and no darkness. In West Iceland the longest is Hellissandur with 2m 10s, and the Sun sits 25.2° above the horizon — high enough that no special viewpoint is needed. Compare the numbers across the country in the ranked guide before deciding where to stand.
Clouds: what can honestly be said
Nothing on this page predicts the sky over West 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:
- Capital Region (Höfuðborgarsvæðið) — 15 localities, 14 inside totality, up to 1m 13s
- Reykjanes Peninsula (Suðurnes) — 11 localities, 11 inside totality, up to 1m 49s
- Westfjords (Vestfirðir) — 23 localities, 18 inside totality, up to 2m 07s
Frequently asked questions
What time is the eclipse in West Iceland?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, maximum eclipse comes to West Iceland between 17:46 and 17:48 (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 21 localities we track here, computed for their own coordinates.
Is the eclipse total in West Iceland?
Yes, in 15 of the 21 localities we track in the region — the longest being Hellissandur, with 2m 10s. The rest stay just outside the path, with a deep partial eclipse of up to 99.9%.
How high will the Sun be during the eclipse in West Iceland?
Between 24.1° and 25.2° 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).