What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital city and seat of government of Iceland, a country in Northern Europe. Iceland uses the ISO codes IS and ISL, and its international dialling code is +354. The currency in use is the Icelandic kr贸na (ISK).
For the full profile of Iceland, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Iceland country page. The country has an estimated population of 392,404 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Iceland
- Capital: Reykjavik
- Region: Northern Europe
- Currency: Icelandic kr贸na (ISK)
- Calling code: +354
- Flag emoji: 馃嚠馃嚫
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Iceland?
The capital of Iceland is Reykjavik.
Is Reykjavik the largest city in Iceland?
Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Reykjavik?
Reykjavik, like the rest of Iceland, uses the Icelandic kr贸na (ISK, symbol kr).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.