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Current Time in Reading, United Kingdom

Reading is on Greenwich Mean Time – GMT (UTC+0) right now. It switches to BST (UTC+1) on 28 Mar 2027.

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Europe/London

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Time zone of Reading

Time zoneGreenwich Mean Time
AbbreviationGMT
UTC offsetUTC+0
IANA time zone idEurope/London
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC+0 in winter, UTC+1 in summer

Time difference between Reading and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York5 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles8 hours behind--:--
Paris1 hour ahead--:--
Dubai4 hours ahead--:--
India5 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila8 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo9 hours ahead--:--
Sydney11 hours ahead--:--
Toronto5 hours behind--:--
Chicago6 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Reading

2026

  • 29 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
  • 25 October 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0).

2027

  • 28 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 00:59 local time, from GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1).
  • 31 October 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0).

Reading time FAQ

What time is it in Reading right now?

Reading is on GMT (UTC+0). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Reading, updated every second.

What time zone is Reading in?

Reading is in Greenwich Mean Time, abbreviated GMT, UTC+0. Its IANA time zone id is Europe/London.

Does Reading observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 28 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from GMT to BST.

What is the time difference between Reading and New York?

New York is 5 hours behind Reading.

Other cities in UK

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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.