Send SMS to Iceland online
Reykjavik's compact city center is home to family-run guesthouses, geothermal spas, and small fishing supply shops. They send reminders for whale watching tours, confirm physiotherapy appointments, and notify parents about school closures due to weather. Texts are ideal for Icelanders, as they reach everyone instantly, even in remote areas, and work reliably without needing internet access.
Iceland
+354 · Northern Europe
Price per message
$0.01628
- For $40
- 2,457 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7 or Unicode
- 1,000 messages
- $16.28
- Example number
- +354 611 1234
What a bulk SMS campaign to Iceland costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| 500 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| 1,000 | $16.28 | $32.56 |
| 5,000 | $81.40 | $162.80 |
| 10,000 | $162.80 | $325.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Iceland
Tour operators
Whale watching companies in Akureyri text customers about tour departures and weather updates.
Schools
Schools in Reykjavik notify parents about early closures during snowstorms.
Hot springs
Geothermal spas in the Golden Circle text visitors when their booking is ready.
Fishing shops
Suppliers in Hafnarfjörður text fishermen about new gear arrivals and special offers.
Phone number format in Iceland
A mobile number in Iceland has 7 digits after +354 and no leading 0, so 611 1234 becomes +354 611 1234 in international format. With Iceland as the default country you can paste the local form.
Alphabet and message length
Texts in Icelandic stay at 160 characters per segment until they use á, ð, é, í, ó, ú, ý and þ. Those letters are not in GSM-7, so the message becomes Unicode with 70 characters per segment (67 per part). Short reminders written without them stay in one segment, and the composer names each letter that changed the count.
Main languages: Icelandic.
Best time to send to Iceland
Iceland stays on UTC+0 all year, so 10:00 in Reykjavik is always 10:00 UTC. The scheduler takes your own time zone and shows the same moment in UTC, which makes a 10:00 local send easy to set from anywhere.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting Iceland
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Iceland?
One message (one segment) to Iceland costs $0.01628. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $16.28, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Iceland does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 2,457 single-segment messages to Iceland, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Iceland be?
Texts in Icelandic stay at 160 characters per segment until they use á, ð, é, í, ó, ú, ý and þ. Those letters are not in GSM-7, so the message becomes Unicode with 70 characters per segment (67 per part). Short reminders written without them stay in one segment, and the composer names each letter that changed the count.
What number format do I use for Iceland?
A mobile number in Iceland has 7 digits after +354 and no leading 0, so 611 1234 becomes +354 611 1234 in international format. With Iceland as the default country you can paste the local form.
What language should I use for texts in Iceland?
English works well for tourists, while Icelandic is preferred for local customers. Many Icelanders are fluent in both languages.
Are there times when texting is less effective?
During major holidays like Þorrablót or the summer solstice, people may be less responsive. Plan texts around these periods.
Ready to text Iceland?
Create an account, paste your Iceland numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 2,457 messages to Iceland.