Every locality of Westfjords, by municipality
8 municipalities (sveitarfélög), 15 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.
Árneshreppur
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Árneshreppur whole municipality | 99.9% | 17:45 | 24.2° |
Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður whole municipality | Total · 1m 42s | 17:44 | 24.8° |
| Bolungarvík | Total · 1m 39s | 17:44 | 24.8° |
Ísafjarðarbær
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ísafjarðarbær whole municipality | Total · 1m 35s | 17:44 | 24.7° |
| Flateyri | Total · 1m 50s | 17:44 | 24.9° |
| Hnífsdalur | Total · 1m 34s | 17:44 | 24.7° |
| Ísafjörður | Total · 1m 35s | 17:44 | 24.7° |
| Suðureyri | Total · 1m 50s | 17:44 | 24.9° |
| Þingeyri | Total · 1m 51s | 17:45 | 24.9° |
Kaldrananeshreppur
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaldrananeshreppur whole municipality | 99.9% | 17:45 | 24.1° |
| Drangsnes | 99.8% | 17:46 | 24.1° |
Reykhólahreppur
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykhólahreppur whole municipality | Total · 0m 54s | 17:45 | 24.5° |
| Flatey | Total · 1m 36s | 17:46 | 24.8° |
| Reykhólar | Total · 0m 45s | 17:46 | 24.4° |
Strandabyggð
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strandabyggð whole municipality | 99.9% | 17:45 | 24.3° |
| Hólmavík | 99.9% | 17:45 | 24.2° |
Súðavíkurhreppur
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Súðavíkurhreppur whole municipality | Total · 1m 23s | 17:45 | 24.6° |
| Súðavík | Total · 1m 29s | 17:45 | 24.7° |
Vesturbyggð
| Locality | Sun covered | Maximum | Sun altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesturbyggð whole municipality | Total · 1m 54s | 17:45 | 25° |
| Bíldudalur | Total · 1m 56s | 17:45 | 25° |
| Brjánslækur | Total · 1m 45s | 17:45 | 24.9° |
| Patreksfjörður | Total · 2m 07s | 17:45 | 25.2° |
| Talknafjordur | Total · 2m 03s | 17:45 | 25.1° |
All times in Icelandic local time (Atlantic/Reykjavik, UTC+0 all year, no daylight saving). Settlements inside the path are highlighted: Bíldudalur, Bolungarvík, Brjánslækur, Flatey, Flateyri, Hnífsdalur 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 Westfjords the longest is Patreksfjörður with 2m 07s, 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 Westfjords 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:
- West Iceland (Vesturland) — 21 localities, 15 inside totality, up to 2m 10s
- Northwest Iceland (Norðurland vestra) — 13 localities, partial only, up to 99.7%
- Capital Region (Höfuðborgarsvæðið) — 15 localities, 14 inside totality, up to 1m 13s
Frequently asked questions
What time is the eclipse in Westfjords?
On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, maximum eclipse comes to Westfjords between 17:44 and 17:46 (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 23 localities we track here, computed for their own coordinates.
Is the eclipse total in Westfjords?
Yes, in 18 of the 23 localities we track in the region — the longest being Patreksfjörður, with 2m 07s. 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 Westfjords?
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).