Current local time in Reading, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Reading
Reading, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 318,014.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates: | 51°27′N / 0°58′W |
| Population: | 318,014 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Reading
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Reading is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Reading today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 12:48 |
| Day length: | 10h 20m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:04 – 18:32 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Reading
- New York+5 hReading is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeReading is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hReading is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Reading time
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Reading observe daylight saving time?
Reading is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Reading and New York?
Right now Reading is 5 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Reading and Abuja?
Right now Reading and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.