Does Iceland Change the Clocks? 🇮🇸
No — Iceland does not change its clocks and stays on UTC+0 all year. Iceland is usually 3 hours behind Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 2 hours behind; 25 October – 31 December — 2 hours behind.
Clock change dates in Iceland
| Time zone | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| ReykjavíkReykjavík · Atlantic/Reykjavik | no change · UTC+0 | no change · UTC+0 |
Times are local: ⏩ forward 1 hour, ⏪ back 1 hour.
Time difference with Bulgaria in 2026
Iceland is usually 3 hours behind Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 2 hours behind; 25 October – 31 December — 2 hours behind.
Frequently asked questions
Does Iceland change the clocks?
No. Iceland does not observe daylight saving time — and stays on UTC+0 all year.
What is the time difference between Bulgaria and Iceland?
Iceland is usually 3 hours behind Bulgaria, but in 2026 the gap changes: 1 January – 29 March — 2 hours behind; 25 October – 31 December — 2 hours behind.
What time is it in Iceland now?
See the "Current time in Iceland" page for a live clock and the time difference with Bulgaria.