Current Date And Time In Álftanes, Iceland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:38:31 GMT
State: Capital Region
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 2,392
District: Garðabær
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Álftanes, a city in Capital Region, Iceland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Álftanes — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Álftanes | |
| District / County | Garðabær | |
| State | Capital Region | |
| Country | Iceland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 2,392 | |
| Area | 5.00 km² (1.93 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Capital Region | #7 of 8 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Icelandic Krona | |
| Code ISO-4217 | ISK | |
| Symbol | kr | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +354 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .is | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 64.1 | |
| Longitude | -22.02 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 64.1° N 22.017° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 64° 5' 60" N 22° 1' 0" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 64° 6' N 22° 1' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Capital Region Capital | 7 km Northeast of Reykjavík | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Dooagh, Ireland (1,311 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:08 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 09:58 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 50m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Atlantic/Reykjavik |
Álftanes is a city situated in Capital Region, Iceland, within Europe. It falls under Garðabær, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Álftanes as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Capital Region
The latitude and longitude of Álftanes pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. › Open Álftanes on the map
Álftanes runs on UTC +00:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Álftanes run on Icelandic Krona (ISK), shown with the symbol kr. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Álftanes exchange rates
To ring a number in Álftanes from outside Iceland, dial +354 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Álftanes and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Álftanes ranks #7 of 8 cities in Capital Region. It lies about 7 km Northeast of Reykjavík, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Capital Region market. › Cities near Álftanes
Álftanes has a recorded population of approximately 2,392 people. That places it #7 of 8 cities with population data in Capital Region. Browse more cities in Capital Region for comparison.
Álftanes spans approximately 5.00 square kilometers (1.93 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Álftanes sits within Garðabær, is part of Capital Region in Iceland. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Álftanes keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 05:08 AM and sets around 09:58 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Álftanes price in Icelandic krona (ISK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Álftanes currency page.
Álftanes is about 7 km Northeast of Reykjavík, the capital of Capital Region. See cities near Álftanes for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Álftanes lands you closest to Dooagh, Ireland, about 1,311 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Álftanes sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.