Geographic position of Reading
Reading is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.3357° N, 75.9269° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,490 km (2,790 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,529 km (3,436 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,509 km (9,015 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,443 km (4,003 mi) west
Reading lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Reading
With a population of 87,879, Reading ranks as the 433rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Reading
Lancaster Airport (LNS / KLNS) is a regional airport located about 39 km (24 mi) from Reading.
Current local time at the airport is 07:31:42.
Daylight saving time changes in Reading
Reading uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Reading
Business hours in Reading (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Reading
Compare time in Reading with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Reading in?
Reading follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Reading at UTC-4.
What time is it in Reading right now?
The current local time in Reading is 07:31:42 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Reading observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Reading is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Reading?
Reading is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Reading?
Lancaster Airport (LNS) is the nearest airport to Reading, located about 39 km away. The current local time at the airport is 07:31:42.
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