What is the Capital of Iceland?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Iceland is Reykjavik. Iceland is located in Northern Europe, Europe, with a population of 391,810. The official currency is the Icelandic króna and the primary language spoken is Icelandic.
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Reykjavik at a glance
| Capital city | Reykjavik |
|---|---|
| Country | Iceland |
| Region | Northern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 391,810 (173rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC |
| Currency | Icelandic króna (ISK) |
| Calling code | +354 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Iceland in context
- Iceland covers 103,000 km², making it the 106th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 4 people per km² ranks 191st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Iceland has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 391,810 people, Iceland holds about 0.4% of the population of Northern Europe.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Iceland is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Iceland — FAQ
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
Is Reykjavik the largest city in Iceland?
Yes — Reykjavik is both the capital and the largest city of Iceland.
What country is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik is the capital city of Iceland.
What continent is Reykjavik in?
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, is located in Europe.
Is Reykjavik the capital of Iceland?
Yes — Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland.
Reykjavik is the capital of which country?
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, in Northern Europe.
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