Live local time
What time is it in Reading?
Reading time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Reading. Reading observes the Europe/London time zone (GMT+1). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Reading? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Reading is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Reading time — FAQ
What time is it in Reading right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Reading (Europe/London, GMT+1). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading uses the Europe/London time zone, currently GMT+1.
Does Reading observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Reading changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.