Latitude and Longitude of Iceland
64° 8' 7.7" N, 21° 53' 43.5" W
Situated in Europe, Iceland is located in the North Atlantic Ocean, straddling the Arctic Circle. Its geographic centroid is approximately 64.14° N latitude and 21.90° W longitude, placing it in the Northern Hemisphere. The country's shape is characterized by a rugged coastline and volcanic landscapes, bordered by the Greenland Sea to the west and the Norwegian Sea to the southeast. Individuals may look up coordinates for Iceland for various purposes such as using geocoding applications, navigation, or mapping projects. Additionally, understanding its time zone, which is GMT-0 during standard time, can assist in planning travel or communication across different regions.
Iceland Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 64.135480, -21.895410
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 64°8'7.7"N 21°53'43.5"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 64°8.129'N 21°53.725'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 27N 456417E 7112418N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ge2kvg80r
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 99PW44P3+5RW
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:64.135480,-21.895410
Major Cities in Iceland
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | 64.135480 | -21.895410 | 118,918 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which continent does Iceland belong to and how can I interpret its coordinates?
Iceland is part of the continent of Europe. Its coordinates, 64.14° N latitude and 21.90° W longitude, indicate its position in the Northern Hemisphere and west of the Prime Meridian.
What is Iceland's time zone and how does its longitude affect it?
Iceland operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-0) year-round. Its longitudinal span means it experiences minimal variation in time zone, remaining consistent throughout the year.
How can I identify specific cities or regions within Iceland using this country page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions in Iceland, you can use the coordinate search feature on the country page. Enter specific coordinates to find locations such as Reykjavik or Akureyri.