Current Local Time in Reading
Reading, United Kingdom (GMT)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Reading follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
Europe/LondonData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Reading
☀️Climate
Oceanic with mild summers (18-23°C) and cool winters (3-8°C). Thames Valley.
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📍About Reading Time Zone
Reading is located in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+0). As a major metropolitan city in United Kingdom, Reading serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Reading is 5 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Reading, consider that standard business hours are typically The Oracle 9 AM to 8 PM. Abbey Ruins accessible daylight. local time. Reading observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Reading has a population of approximately 0.23M (0.46M in the metro area). The local currency is the British Pound (£). To call Reading from abroad, use the country code +44 118. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Reading time is 5 hours ahead of New York, and same time as London. This makes Reading conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Reading Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/London (UTC+0)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United Kingdom (GB)
- • Coordinates: 51.45°, -0.98°
- • Calling Code: +44 118