Iceland

Summary of Iceland located in Europe.   Back to All Countries List


Offical Flag of Iceland
FIPS Code :   IC
ISO Code :   IS
ISO 3 Code :   ISL
Numeric ISO :   352
Continent :   Europe
Area in (Sq KM) :   103000
DMS :   64° 57' 46.98" N, 19° 1' 15.01" W
Phone Code :   354
Currency :   Krona (ISK)
In Native :   Ísland

Iceland is a Nordic island country in the North Atlantic, with a population of 364,134 and an area of 103,000 km2 (40,000 sq mi), making it the most sparsely populated country in Europe. The capital and largest city is Reykjavík. Reykjavik and the surrounding areas in the southwest of the country are home to over two-thirds of the population. Iceland is volcanically and geologically active. The interior consists of a plateau characterised by sand and lava fields, mountains, and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite a high latitude just outside the Arctic Circle. Its high latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, with most of the archipelago having a polar climate.

June 17 Iceland Independence Day: Also called Icelandic National Day, June 17th marks Iceland's move to complete independence from Denmark
 
Capital :   Reykjavik
Neighbour Countries :   Iceland has no neighbour countries.
Languages :   Icelandic,   English,   German,   Danish,   Swedish,   Norwegian

Regions in Iceland

Capital Region
Eastern Region
Northeastern Region
Northwestern Region
Southern Peninsula
Southern Region
Western Region
Westfjords

Time zones in Iceland

Countries can have more than one time zone. Date time has been calculated using UTC.

Time Zone Id GMT Offset Current Date Time
Atlantic/Reykjavik 0 Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:12:35 PM

Time Zone Name GMT Offset Current Date Time
Greenwich Standard Time 0 Thursday, April 3, 2025 11:12:35 PM

Largest Cities and Populated Areas of Iceland