Current Date And Time In Akranes, Iceland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:06:50 GMT
State: West
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 7,411
District: Akraneskaupstaður
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Akranes, a city in West, Iceland in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Akranes — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Akranes | |
| District / County | Akraneskaupstaður | |
| State | West | |
| Country | Iceland | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 7,411 | |
| Area | 10.00 km² (3.86 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in West | #1 of 6 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 | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 8 | |
| In Feet | 26 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 64.32 | |
| Longitude | -22.07 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 64.322° N 22.075° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 64° 19' 18" N 22° 4' 30" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 64° 19.31' N 22° 4.49' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to West Capital | 25 km North-Northeast of Borgarnes | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Dooagh, Ireland (1,332 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 | 🔥 05:06 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 10:00 PM | |
| Day Length | 16h 53m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 300 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Atlantic/Reykjavik | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1604-01-01 |
Akranes is a city situated in West, Iceland, within Europe. It falls under Akraneskaupstaður, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Akranes as a District Headquarters. 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 West
The latitude and longitude of Akranes pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 8 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Akranes on the map
Akranes 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 Akranes 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. › Akranes exchange rates
To ring a number in Akranes 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 Akranes and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Akranes ranks #1 of 6 cities in West. It lies about 25 km North-Northeast of Borgarnes, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the West market. › Cities near Akranes
Akranes has a recorded population of approximately 7,411 people. That places it #1 of 6 cities with population data in West. Browse more cities in West for comparison.
Akranes spans approximately 10.00 square kilometers (3.86 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Akranes keeps UTC +00:00. Today the sun rises around 05:06 AM and sets around 10:00 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Akranes price in Icelandic krona (ISK), written with the symbol kr. Check live rates on our Akranes currency page.
Akranes is about 25 km North-Northeast of Borgarnes, the capital of West. See cities near Akranes for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Akranes lands you closest to Dooagh, Ireland, about 1,332 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Akranes sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.