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What time is it in Reading right now?
See the exact current local time in Reading — a live clock on the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer).
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☀Reading · United Kingdom
11:52:17
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 · day
UTC offsetUTC+1
Summer timeactive now
Sunrise05:05:22
Sunset21:16:26
Day length16 h 11
Difference from Londonsame time
Time zoneEurope/London
UTC offsetUTC+0 / UTC+1
Summer timeYes
Time in nearby cities
| City | UTC offset |
|---|---|
| Oxford United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Swindon United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| London United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Luton United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Southampton United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Milton Keynes United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Portsmouth United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Northampton United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Brighton United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Bath United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Gloucester United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
| Bournemouth United Kingdom | UTC+0/UTC+1 |
?Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Reading now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Reading to the second, on its Europe/London time zone.
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading is on Europe/London, UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
Does Reading observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Reading uses the Europe/London zone, which switches between standard time (UTC+0) and summer time (UTC+1), so clocks change twice a year.
What is the time difference between Reading and London?
Reading and London share the same time.