Time Now in Reading, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Lat/Long: 51.46° N, 0.97° W
Elevation: 51 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 5,714 cities in United Kingdom by population
Country: England
Country: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/London
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: BST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: BST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: GMT
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United Kingdom: BST
Reading sits in the Europe/London time zone, UTC+00:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Reading sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 51 m. Its nearest major city, London, is barely 59 km away. As one of the United Kingdom's largest cities, Reading is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Reading at 05:56 and sets at 20:17, giving 14h 21m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Reading
Daylight Hours in Reading
Reading gets 14h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Reading is at 05:56 and sunset in Reading is at 20:17.
Daylight ranges from about 7h 49m near the December solstice to 16h 37m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Reading and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Reading right now.
Other Cities in United Kingdom with Local Time
Cities Sharing Reading's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Reading.
Weather in Reading
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Prayer Times in Reading
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 19 Aug ● | 03:31 | 05:55 | 13:07 | 17:03 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 03:34 | 05:57 | 13:07 | 17:02 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 03:37 | 05:58 | 13:07 | 17:01 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 03:40 | 06:00 | 13:06 | 17:00 | 20:13 | 21:43 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 03:43 | 06:01 | 13:06 | 16:59 | 20:11 | 21:41 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 03:46 | 06:03 | 13:06 | 16:58 | 20:09 | 21:39 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 03:48 | 06:04 | 13:06 | 16:56 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
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14-day Forecast for Reading
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Reading
Sunrise
in Reading
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Reading
↓
8:17 PM
Day Length
14h 21m
Dawn
in Reading
5:18 AM
Dusk
in Reading
8:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Reading
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
48.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:41
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:43
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Distances & Clock Changes in Reading
How Far Is Reading From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| London | 59 km | E (85deg) |
| Paris | 374 km | SE (139deg) |
| Moscow | 2,555 km | ENE (64deg) |
| New York | 5,516 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Dubai | 5,530 km | E (100deg) |
| Mumbai | 7,250 km | E (90deg) |
| Los Angeles | 8,715 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,455 km | SW (221deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Reading?
Reading next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Reading's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Reading and you would surface in the open ocean, near 51.5deg S, 179.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Reading
What time is it in Reading right now?
The current local time in Reading is 22:23 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Reading follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). 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 Reading?
Is Reading on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of August 19, 2026, Reading has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Reading today?
Reading sees sunrise at 05:56 and sunset at 20:17 today, giving 14h 21m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Reading tonight?
Tonight the moon over Reading is in its First Quarter phase, lit 48.0%.
What is solar time in Reading?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Reading, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.