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- Capital
- Reykjavik (REK)
- Dialing Code
- + 354
- Time Zone
- No UTC / GMT offset
- Language
- Icelandic
- Best Time to Go
- June – August
- Currency
- Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Travel Tips
- Currency can be difficult to get abroad, but ATM’s and exchange bureaus are available on arrival
- Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink
- The shoulder seasons Apr – May and Sept – Oct are also good times to visit, however some tours and adventure trips end after September and roads may be closed from October to mid-May
- English and Danish are widely spoken
“If you don't like the weather, just wait five minutes” – Iceland experiences sudden weather changes and travellers should be prepared
Last updated 30 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
April: 2 - 3, 5 - 6, 23
May: 1, 14, 24 - 25
June: 17
August: 3
December: 25 - 26
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders
Iceland is part of the Schengen Agreement
Denmark represents Iceland in South Africa. Therefore, if you plan to travel to Iceland, you must apply for a visa in precisely the same way, you would apply for a Schengen visa to Denmark
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Oslo, Norway