Current Time in Reading — Time Now
What time is it in Reading, United Kingdom? The current local time in Reading is shown live, with the date, BST time zone and UTC+01:00 offset.
Current time in Reading
The clock above shows the exact current time in Reading, United Kingdom, updating live every second. Because the time is read from a live time-zone database, it is correct no matter where you are viewing from — your own device's time zone does not affect it.
Time zone in Reading
| Time zone | BST (Europe/London) |
| UTC offset | UTC+01:00 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Daylight saving | Observed — currently in effect |
Sunrise, sunset & day length in Reading
| Sunrise | 4:49 AM |
| Sunset | 9:16 PM |
| Day length | 16h 27m |
| Solar noon | 1:02 PM |
| Coordinates | 51.46°, -0.97° |
Today is day 157 of 2026 (week 23), with 208 days left in the year. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Reading's coordinates and shown in local time.
Daylight saving time in Reading
Reading observes daylight saving time, so the clocks change twice a year and the UTC offset shifts by an hour between summer and winter. The live clock above always reflects the current offset automatically.
| Latest change | 29 Mar 2026 — clocks went forward to BST (UTC+01:00) |
| Next change | 25 Oct 2026 — clocks go back to GMT (UTC+00:00) |
Reading on the map
Location: United Kingdom · Coordinates: 51.46°, -0.97° · Open in Google Maps ↗.
Time in other cities in United Kingdom
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Time difference from Reading
How Reading compares to other major cities right now:
| Auckland | 11h behind |
| Sydney | 9h behind |
| Tokyo | 8h behind |
| Seoul | 8h behind |
| Singapore | 7h behind |
| Hong Kong | 7h behind |
| Beijing | 7h behind |
| Shanghai | 7h behind |
| Bangkok | 6h behind |
| Dhaka | 5h behind |
| Mumbai | 4h 30m behind |
| New Delhi | 4h 30m behind |
| Dubai | 3h behind |
| Moscow | 2h behind |
| Istanbul | 2h behind |
| Paris | 1h behind |
| Berlin | 1h behind |
| London | Same time |
| São Paulo | 4h ahead |
| New York City | 5h ahead |
| Toronto | 5h ahead |
| Chicago | 6h ahead |
| Mexico City | 7h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 8h ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Reading right now?
The current local time in Reading, United Kingdom is shown live at the top of this page, updating every second.
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading is in the BST time zone, which is UTC+01:00.
Is Reading on daylight saving time?
Reading observes daylight saving time and is currently on DST. Clocks next change on Sunday, 25 October 2026, when Reading moves the clocks back to GMT.
How many hours is Reading ahead of Auckland?
Reading is 11 hours behind Auckland.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Reading today?
Today the sun rises at 4:49 AM and sets at 9:16 PM in Reading, giving 16h 27m of daylight.