Port Moresby×Reykjavík
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Port Moresby uses the PGK (K) and Reykjavík uses the ISK (kr). Language shifts too — English in Port Moresby, Icelandic in Reykjavík. Be careful behind the wheel: Port Moresby drives on the left, Reykjavík on the right.
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- Capital
- Port Moresby
- Currency
- Papua New Guinean kina (PGK · K)
- Language
- English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin
- Calling code
- +675
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Iceland
- Capital
- Reykjavik
- Currency
- Icelandic króna (ISK · kr)
- Language
- Icelandic
- Calling code
- +354
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Port Moresby and Reykjavík?
Port Moresby is 10 hours behind Reykjavík. Port Moresby runs on GMT+10 and Reykjavík on GMT+0. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Port Moresby from Reykjavík?
About 13,872 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 49m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Port Moresby and Reykjavík use?
Port Moresby uses the Papua New Guinean kina (PGK, K); Reykjavík uses the Icelandic króna (ISK, kr). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Port Moresby from Reykjavík?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +675, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Port Moresby and Reykjavík?
Port Moresby primarily speaks English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin; Reykjavík speaks Icelandic. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Port Moresby and Reykjavík drive on the same side of the road?
No. Papua New Guinea drives on the left, Iceland on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.