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| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 4 h (EDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 5 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 4 h (EDT) |
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What time is it in Reading?
The current time in Reading is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Reading is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Reading is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Reading is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Reading is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Reading
| Time zone | America/New_York |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −4:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Reading
Today, September 30, 2026, the sun rises in Reading at 06:59 and sets at 18:47 (local time), giving 11 h 49 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:53.
More about Reading
See the location and GPS coordinates of Reading, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Reading and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Reading
What time is it in Reading right now?
The current time in Reading is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/New_York time zone.
What is the time difference between Reading and Washington, D.C.?
Reading is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Reading observe daylight saving time?
Reading is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Reading is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Reading?
Today, September 30, 2026, the sun rises in Reading at 06:59 and sets at 18:47 (local time), giving 11 h 49 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:53.
