Channel identification guide
RUV in Iceland · channel ID and TV guide
RUV in Iceland uses the catalogue ID RUV.is. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for RUV.is when you match RUV in Iceland. The directory records 1966-01-01 as its launch date.
Station details
- Source identifier
- RUV.is
- Source geography
- Iceland · IS
- Programme categories
- general
- Site listed in the snapshot
- ruv.is
- Launch field
- 1966-01-01
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists RUV 2 under RUV2.is. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUV 2 | Iceland | RUV2.is | ruv.is |
Match the TV guide
Compare one local bulletin or other known programme before accepting a same-name entry.
<channel id="RUV.is">…</channel>
<programme channel="RUV.is" start="20250715200000 +0000">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic/Reykjavik | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +0000 | 15 Jul 20:00 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “RUV | guide alignment test” against RUV.is in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with RUV.is exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Alternate name | The catalogue includes “RÚV”. Check the identifier even if the on-screen name looks right. |