Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður sits comfortably inside the path of totality. On August 12, 2026 the Moon completely covers the Sun from 5:43 PM to 5:45 PM GMT, giving this remote Westfjords town 1 minute 35 seconds of true totality, with the Sun a solid 25° above the horizon — high enough to clear most obstacles.
When it happens in Ísafjörður
| Partial begins | 4:43 PM GMT |
| Totality begins | 5:43 PM GMT |
| Maximum (totality, 1 min 35 sec) | 5:44 PM GMT |
| Totality ends | 5:45 PM GMT |
| Partial ends | 6:43 PM GMT |
All times local (GMT); the Sun is 25° above the horizon at maximum.
What you'll see
When totality begins at 5:43 PM, daylight snaps off like a switch: the Sun becomes a black disc ringed by the pearly, structured corona, the brightest planets pop into the dimmed sky, and a 360° twilight glow wraps the horizon. The surrounding mountains and fjord will sit in an eerie, steel-blue dusk for those 95 seconds before full daylight crashes back at 5:45 PM.
Where to watch from
Almost anywhere in town with an open view toward the south-south-west works — at 25° up, the Sun clears rooftops and most ridgelines easily. If you want every second of totality, the centreline of the path runs through the region, so check a detailed eclipse map and step a little north if needed to squeeze out maximum duration.
Protect your eyes
Wear certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses throughout the partial phases — from first contact around 4:43 PM right up to the start of totality at 5:43 PM. The only safe naked-eye window is those 1 minute 35 seconds of totality itself. The instant the brilliant diamond ring flares at 5:45 PM, put your glasses straight back on and keep them on until the partial phase ends around 6:43 PM.
Common questions
Does Ísafjörður see totality?
Yes. Ísafjörður is inside the path of totality and gets 1 minute 35 seconds of complete coverage, from 5:43 PM to 5:45 PM GMT on August 12, 2026.
What time is the eclipse in Ísafjörður?
The partial phase begins around 4:43 PM GMT, totality runs from 5:43 PM to 5:45 PM GMT, and the eclipse is fully over by about 6:43 PM GMT.
Do I need eclipse glasses in Ísafjörður?
Yes, for every moment outside of totality. You can safely take them off only during the 1 minute 35 seconds of totality between 5:43 PM and 5:45 PM GMT — then they go straight back on the moment the bright Sun reappears.