Total Eclipse Visible
Aug 12, 2026Iceland
| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse, in Iceland |
| Start of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 4:42 pm GMT |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 5:43 pm GMT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 5:50 pm GMT |
| End of Partial: | Wed, Aug 12, 2026 at 6:49 pm GMT |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
This map shows where and when the eclipse is visible in Iceland.
Aug 12, 2026 – Total Solar Eclipse – Iceland
The colors on the map indicate how much of the Sun gets covered by the Moon. Totality is visible within the dark red strip.
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Selection of Cities in Iceland Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgarnes | 100.00% | 4:46 pm | 5:48 pm | 6:46 pm GMT | 40s | 74 % |
| Keflavík | 100.00% | 4:47 pm | 5:48 pm | 6:47 pm GMT | 1m, 39s | 74 % |
| Reykjavik | 100.00% | 4:47 pm | 5:48 pm | 6:47 pm GMT | 1m, 1s | 76 % |
| Ísafjörður | 100.00% | 4:43 pm | 5:44 pm | 6:43 pm GMT | 1m, 31s | 78 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Iceland
| Eclipse Visibility from Iceland | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20–21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Iceland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. | |||
Next total solar eclipse in Iceland