Zone Name
British Summer Time (BST)
17.4°
Live Global Time
Current time in Reading
Live local time in Reading, England, United Kingdom. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
UTC Offset
UTC +1
DST starts
Mar 29, 2026
DST ends
Oct 25, 2026
Difference
+1 h
Analog Clock
12
3
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9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
Day Length: --h --m
Sunrise
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Sunset
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Moonrise
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Reading Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Reading, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Reading?
The current local time in Reading updates live on this page. The timezone is British Summer Time (BST), with a UTC offset of UTC +1.
What timezone is Reading in?
Reading currently uses the British Summer Time (BST) timezone (UTC +1). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Reading?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Reading in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Reading observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Reading observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
How can I compare nearby cities in England?
Use the Nearby Cities list for England to quickly switch between cities and compare local times and daylight conditions.
Nearby Cities
Live local time in Reading, England, United Kingdom. Updated every second with timezone and daylight details.
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