Summer visitors who arrive to a bright midnight sky and ask when it gets dark in Iceland are sometimes told "in the middle of August." The sun barely sets in the summer in Reykjavík and it´s light round-the-clock in the north at the peak of summer. In mid-winter, expect only about four to five hours a day of daylight. Spring and autumn daylight hours are more or less "normal".

From your non Icelandic mobile phone, hold the zero down until + appears, then dial 354 and the 7 digit local number. From your non Icelandic phone to a non Icelandic mobile phone roaming in Iceland, including in the hotel and surrounding lava fields: assuming that it is a gsm mobile phone, dial as if you were at home. See similar questions...

East of Greenland, west of Norway, north of Ireland and Scotland, just below the Arctic Circle, in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, riding a very active volcanic oceanic ridge formed by the separating North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. And right under the strongest global concentration of Northern Lights, The Green Belt, or Aurora Borealis annulus. See similar questions...

Restaurants in Iceland can appear to be expensive for visitors: please understand that the cost of importing goods is very high, we are a small population with an equitable economy and eating out has not been part of our culture. But things are changing, and in the past where gas station hot dogs for dinner was dining out, now you can find a gourmet meal. By the way, hot dogs (pylsur) in Iceland can be delicious; we think Baejarins Bestu in Reykjavik is the reference standard. See similar questions...

volts at 50 Hz, like the rest of Europe and most of the world, except for Great Britain which is 240 (whether they are really part of Europe depends which side of the channel you are on...) The US is 110. Japan uses 100 volts with 50 and 60 Hz frequencies depending on the region. See similar questions...

It is most often seen on sloping lots that allow a portion of the basement to have larger windows. Depending upon the amount of slope, you can often times have a door that walks directly out. There are also home plans listed with daylight basements that are simply built farther out of the ground thereby exposing part of the basement wall. These go under the names of "split-entry", "raised ranch", "bi-level" and "multi-level" home plans. See similar questions...

We are fortunate to have a cool maritime climate, which is not very cold considering how far north we are, thanks to the Gulf Stream that protects us constantly. The mean annual temperature is about 4º C (39º F), without many highs or lows. See similar questions...

No, that's Greenland. Iceland is very green, Greenland is very very icy. Don't ask, it's a Viking criminal hero's language hustle. Of course we do have our share of glacial ice, including the Vatnajokull icecap, Europe’s largest. See similar questions...

Nationals from EEA countries (European Union + Norway and Liechtenstein) do not need work permits in Iceland. Others are required to obtain a work permit and residence permit before arriving in Iceland. See "Residence & Citizenship". See similar questions...

Iceland offers several opportunities for foreigners to study in Iceland, especially at the university level. See "Studies for Foreigners". See similar questions...

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland enjoys a mild ocean climate. It is cool in summer (Reykjavik July average 10.6?C - 51?F, maximum 24.3?C - 76?F) and fairly mild in winter (Reykjavik January average 0,5?C - 31?F, maximun 9,9?C - 49?F). See "Weather in Iceland". See similar questions...

Gone! The camera and film were stolen from the suitcase at a connecting airport, so for Iceland and a few other places we've visited, there are no photos, just memories. See similar questions...

Anytime! We personally suggest between September and April, when the nights are long enough to see the Aurora Borealis – also known as the Northern Lights – and although it is cooler, the air is crisper, with even greater visibility than in the summer. On a clear day you can easily see for 100 kilometers or more across Iceland. See similar questions...

You'll enjoy the great Alaskan summer. From mid-May through August we have approximately 19 hours of sunlight every day. The sun rises around 3:30 am and sets around 11:00 p.m. See similar questions...

Yes. Prepaid refillable GSM sim chips are available from Og-Vodaphone or Siminn shops, but the cheapest are perhaps at the duty free shop inside the International airport, or on the airplane. See similar questions...

For information on the web, apart from this website, see "Links on Iceland" and "Travel Links". You may want to consult an encyclopedia (e.g. Britannica.com). See similar questions...

There are daily flights to and from Iceland from 20 cities in mainland Europe and North America. Flying time is 2-4 hours from mainland Europe and 5 hours from North America. Icelandair has daily flights year around and Icelandexpress has daily flights to London and Copanhagen. Other airlines offer seasonal services. Most visitors need passports and some need visas. See "Travel & Leisure - Passports & Visas". See similar questions...