Keflavík
Keflavík sits firmly inside the path of totality for the August 12, 2026 eclipse. At 5:48 PM local time (GMT), the Moon covers the Sun completely for 1 minute 43 seconds, with the Sun a comfortable 25° above the horizon — a generous altitude for Iceland in mid-August.
When it happens in Keflavík
| Partial begins | 4:47 PM GMT |
| Totality begins | 5:47 PM GMT |
| Maximum (totality, 1 min 43 sec) | 5:48 PM GMT |
| Totality ends | 5:49 PM GMT |
| Partial ends | 6:47 PM GMT |
All times local (GMT); the Sun is 25° above the horizon at maximum.
What you'll see
When totality hits at 5:47 PM, the sky drops to deep twilight, the Sun's pearly corona blazes around a black disc, and the brightest stars and planets snap into view. For 1 minute 43 seconds the air noticeably cools and the horizon glows with the colours of a 360° sunset before daylight floods back at 5:49 PM. The slow partial phases on either side — the Moon gradually covering and then uncovering the Sun over roughly an hour each way — are compelling in their own right against Iceland's long summer evening light.
Where to watch from
Keflavík's flat, open landscape and coastal setting make it excellent for eclipse watching — almost anywhere with an unobstructed view toward the south-southwest will work at 25° altitude. If you want to squeeze out every second of totality, the centreline of the path runs close by, so check a detailed path map and step a little toward it if you can.
Protect your eyes
Wear certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses throughout the partial phases before and after totality. The one and only time it is safe to remove them and look with the naked eye is during the 1 minute 43 seconds of totality itself, from 5:47 PM to 5:49 PM GMT — put them straight back on the instant the brilliant diamond ring reappears at 5:49 PM.
Common questions
Does Keflavík see totality?
Yes. Keflavík is inside the path of totality and gets 1 minute 43 seconds of complete coverage, from 5:47 PM to 5:49 PM local time (GMT) on August 12, 2026.
What time is the eclipse in Keflavík?
The partial phase begins around 4:47 PM, totality runs from 5:47 PM to 5:49 PM, and the partial phase ends by about 6:47 PM — all in local Iceland time (GMT).
Do I need eclipse glasses in Keflavík?
Yes, for the partial phases. You can safely take them off only during the 1 minute 43 seconds of totality between 5:47 PM and 5:49 PM, then put them back on immediately when the bright Sun returns.