COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · IS
Iceland
Iceland
AT A GLANCE
Travel essentials
Currency
ISK Icelandic Króna
1 ISK ≈ 1.29 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-06
Actual exchange and card rates may differ.
Checked 2026-11-07
Capital & languages
- Capital
- Reykjavík
- Languages
- Icelandic
Not yet reviewed · Review pending
Country codes
IS / ISL
アイスランド
Iceland
LOCAL TIME
Local time & time zones
The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.
Atlantic/Reykjavik
02:02:5111/13
UTC+00:00 · Japan −9h
Checked 2026-11-07
BEFORE YOU GO
Entry & travel preparation
Entry guidance
The Entry/Exit System (EES) registers eligible short-stay travellers crossing the Schengen external border. It became fully operational on 10 April 2026. ETIAS is a separate system; check the official EU site for its start date and eligibility.
Checked 2026-11-07
Power outlets
Type F
Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.
Not yet reviewed · Review pending
Tap water
Public drinking-water supplies are normally drinkable. Check local signs or ask the operator at private wells, mountain huts and other sites with separate supplies.
Checked 2026-11-07
Sources and official guidance
www.mlit.go.jp ↗Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.
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Iceland
GETTING THERE
Air travel
Airports · 9
OUR TRAVEL STORIES
Iceland travel stories
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