Iceland facts
| Capital | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Europe, Northern Europe |
| Area | 103,000 km² · 39,769 sq mi · 25,451,815 acres |
| Language | Icelandic |
| Demonym | Icelander |
| Currency | Icelandic Króna (ISK) |
| Time zone | Africa/Abidjan · UTC±0 · 8:32 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +354 |
| Internet domain | .is |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F |
| Capital coordinates | 64.1355, -21.8954 |
Time difference
Reykjavik is on UTC±0 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 8:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 5:00 a.m. |
| London | 1:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 12:00 p.m. |
Size and distance
- Iceland is about 1.1% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Iceland is about 42.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Reykjavik to Washington, D.C.: about 4,517 km (2,806 mi) as the crow flies.
- Reykjavik to London: about 1,887 km (1,173 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
How big is Iceland?
Iceland covers about 103,000 km² (39,769 sq mi), ranking 106 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.1% of the size of the United States. It is about 42.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Iceland in?
Reykjavik uses UTC±0 (Africa/Abidjan) today. When it is noon in Reykjavik, it is 8:00 a.m. in New York and 1:00 p.m. in London.
What currency does Iceland use?
Iceland uses the Icelandic Króna (ISK).
What is the country code for Iceland?
The international calling code is +354. From the United States dial 011 354 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 354.
What language is spoken in Iceland?
Official or national language: Icelandic.