Time Now in North Reading, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 42.58° N, 71.08° W
Elevation: 30 m above sea level
Population rank: #3442 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Massachusetts
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
North Reading is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in North Reading, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in North Reading
Daylight Hours in North Reading
North Reading gets 14h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in North Reading is at 05:22 and sunset in North Reading is at 20:18.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 03m near the December solstice to 15h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between North Reading and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in North Reading
What is the current local time in North Reading?
The live local time in North Reading is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. North Reading currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is North Reading in?
North Reading uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does North Reading observe daylight saving time?
Yes. North Reading is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing North Reading's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as North Reading.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:10 | 05:21 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:12 | 05:22 | 12:50 | 16:52 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:13 | 05:23 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:15 | 05:24 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:17 | 05:25 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:18 | 05:26 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:20 | 05:27 | 12:50 | 16:51 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for North Reading
Sunrise
in North Reading
↑
5:22 AM
Sunset
in North Reading
↓
8:18 PM
Day Length
14h 56m
Dawn
in North Reading
4:48 AM
Dusk
in North Reading
8:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for North Reading
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:18
Distances & Clock Changes in North Reading
How Far Is North Reading From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 320 km | SW (230deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,167 km | W (273deg) |
| London | 5,251 km | NE (53deg) |
| Paris | 5,519 km | NE (56deg) |
| Moscow | 7,200 km | NE (36deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,769 km | SSE (156deg) |
| Dubai | 10,689 km | NE (47deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,771 km | NNW (335deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in North Reading?
North Reading next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
North Reading's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from North Reading and you would surface in the open ocean, near 42.6deg S, 108.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Reading
What time is it in North Reading right now?
The current local time in North Reading is 13:00 on Friday, July 17, 2026. North Reading follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is North Reading in?
North Reading uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is North Reading?
North Reading is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to North Reading local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is North Reading on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — North Reading is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in North Reading today?
Today in North Reading: sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset is at 20:18, giving 14h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over North Reading tonight?
The moon phase over North Reading tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in North Reading?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In North Reading, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.