Akureyri — time and weather
Akureyri is a city in Iceland, in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone. This page shows the current local time in Akureyri and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Akureyri
Local time in Akureyri is based on the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Iceland is a northern island of volcanoes, glaciers and geysers with one of Europe's lowest population densities. It is ideal for nature routes and watching the northern lights.
More about the country: Iceland →What to see in Akureyri
Sights and historical places
- Akureyrarkirkja church on a hill above the town centre.
- The Lystigarður botanical garden, one of the world's northernmost.
- The old town with its 19th-century timber houses.
- Goðafoss waterfall, about an hour's drive to the east.
Museums
- Akureyri Museum, on the history of the town and northern region.
- Nonnahús, the house museum of writer Nonni in the old quarter.
- The Aviation Museum of Iceland near the local airport.
Where to spend time
- Sundlaug Akureyrar geothermal pool with slides and hot tubs.
- Whale-watching tours from the Eyjafjörður fjord.
- Winter skiing at the Hlíðarfjall ski resort.
Local cuisine
Cafés and restaurants in the centre serve fresh northern fish, lamb and the local Brynja ice cream; cosy coffee houses are great for a break in cool weather.