Iceland Quitline — Ráðgjöf í reykbindindi 800 6030

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Iceland?

Yes. Iceland has a free smoking-cessation telephone counselling line, Ráðgjöf í reykbindindi, on 800 6030. It is a toll-free national number staffed by counsellors who help people plan and follow through on quitting. The same number is printed on cigarette packaging next to the message "Get help with quitting," and online resources are available through the Heilsuvera portal.

Source: Tobacco Control Laws — Iceland (packaging warnings) , Heilsuvera — Viltu hætta að nota tóbak eða nikótín?

Is help to quit smoking free in Iceland?

Yes. The 800 6030 counselling line is a toll-free green number, so calls cost nothing. The online quit-smoking material on Heilsuvera is also free to use, and your local health centre (heilsugæsla) can offer cessation support as part of public healthcare.

Source: Embætti landlæknis — Tobacco control (Ísland.is) , Heilsuvera — Viltu hætta að nota tóbak eða nikótín?

What support does the line offer?

Counsellors on 800 6030 give confidential, practical advice on stopping smoking: setting a quit date, coping with cravings, dealing with relapses and using stop-smoking medication. They can also point you to the Heilsuvera portal and to follow-up support through the health system.

Source: Heilsuvera — Viltu hætta að nota tóbak eða nikótín?

When can I call the Iceland quit-smoking line?

The 800 6030 counselling line is generally answered on weekdays in the evening, around 17:00–20:00. Outside those hours you can still read the self-help guides on Heilsuvera at any time and contact your local health centre during its opening hours.

Source: Heilsuvera — Viltu hætta að nota tóbak eða nikótín?

Who runs the line and what online resources are there?

The counselling service is tied to Heilsuvera, the public health portal operated by the Directorate of Health (Embætti landlæknis) and Capital Region primary care. Heilsuvera publishes guides on quitting tobacco and nicotine, cravings, relapse and medication. The phone counselling is provided in Icelandic; English is widely spoken in Iceland, so visitors can often get help in practice.

Source: Embætti landlæknis — Tobacco control (Ísland.is) , Heilsuvera — Viltu hætta að nota tóbak eða nikótín?