Current Time in Reading, United Kingdom
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
BSTUTC+1
Reading time zone
Time Zone
British Summer Time (BST)
IANA: Europe/London
UTC Offset
UTC+1
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (BST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
51.46° N, 0.97° W
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
7:09 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Reading to New York | -5 hours | |
| Reading to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Reading to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Reading to Tokyo | +8 hours | |
| Reading to Sydney | +9 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Reading. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Reading
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading is on UK time (IANA time zone Europe/London). It uses Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) as standard time and British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) during daylight saving time.
Does Reading observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 1:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Reading and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Reading. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Reading?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 7:09 PM local time, giving 12 hours 24 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United Kingdom on the same time as Reading?
Yes. The United Kingdom uses a single time zone, so Reading has the same local time as the rest of the country.