Current time in Reading, United Kingdom

Time in Reading, United Kingdom
4:16 AM
 

Reading time zone and facts

Time zone
United Kingdom Time (BST)
UTC offset
UTC+1
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sunrise today
7:36 AM
Sunset today
6:00 PM
Region
Oxfordshire
Coordinates
51.47°N, 0.98°W

Time difference from Reading

CityTime nowDifference
New York11:16 PM, Mon5 hours behind
Los Angeles8:16 PM, Mon8 hours behind
London4:16 AM, TueThe same time
Paris5:16 AM, Tue1 hour ahead
Dubai7:16 AM, Tue3 hours ahead
Delhi8:46 AM, Tue4:30 hours ahead
Tokyo12:16 PM, Tue8 hours ahead
Sydney2:16 PM, Tue10 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in United Kingdom

  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day
  • Mon, Dec 28, 2026 Boxing Day (substitute day)
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Fri, Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday

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Other cities in United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Reading in?

Reading uses United Kingdom Time (IANA zone Europe/London). Right now the local time is UTC+1.

Does Reading observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Reading and New York?

Reading is currently 5 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Reading and London?

Reading is currently the same time as London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Reading today?

Today the sun rises at 7:36 AM and sets at 6:00 PM local time.

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