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: GMT
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 is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+00:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (BST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Reading, United Kingdom, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Reading
Daylight Hours in Reading
Reading gets 16h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Reading is at 04:53 and sunset in Reading is at 21:22.
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.
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Common Questions About Time in Reading
What is the current local time in Reading?
The live local time in Reading is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Reading currently observes BST, with a standard offset of UTC+00:00.
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading uses the BST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+00:00.
Does Reading observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Reading is currently on daylight saving time (BST).
Cities Sharing Reading's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 01:08 | 04:53 | 13:08 | 17:29 | 21:23 | 22:53 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 01:08 | 04:54 | 13:08 | 17:29 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 01:08 | 04:55 | 13:08 | 17:29 | 21:22 | 22:52 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 01:08 | 04:55 | 13:08 | 17:29 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 01:08 | 04:56 | 13:08 | 17:29 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 01:09 | 04:57 | 13:09 | 17:29 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 01:09 | 04:58 | 13:09 | 17:29 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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14-day Forecast for Reading
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Reading
Sunrise
in Reading
↑
4:53 AM
Sunset
in Reading
↓
9:22 PM
Day Length
16h 28m
Dawn
in Reading
4:06 AM
Dusk
in Reading
10:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Reading
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
78.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:33
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:42
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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 22:50 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Reading follows the Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading uses the Europe/London IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). 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 — Reading is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Reading today?
Today in Reading: sunrise is at 04:53 and sunset is at 21:22, giving 16h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Reading tonight?
The moon phase over Reading tonight is Waning Gibbous with 78.7% illumination.
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.