Current Date And Time In Reading, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:48:39 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 318,014
District: Reading
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Reading, a city in England, United Kingdom in Europe. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Reading — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making
| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Reading | |
| District / County | Reading | |
| State | England | |
| Country | United Kingdom | |
| Continent | Europe | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 318,014 | |
| Area | 40.40 km² (15.60 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in England | #15 of 4214 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Pound Sterling | |
| Code ISO-4217 | GBP | |
| Symbol | £ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +44 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .uk | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 51 | |
| In Feet | 167 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 51.46 | |
| Longitude | -0.97 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.456° N 0.971° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 27' 22" N 0° 58' 16" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 27.37' N 0° 58.27' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to England Capital | 59 km East of London | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Audresselles, France (192 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +00:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | +01:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:44 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 08:32 PM | |
| Day Length | 14h 47m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | RG | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Europe/London | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 0871-01-01 |
Reading is a city situated in England, United Kingdom, within Europe. It falls under Reading, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Reading as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in England
The latitude and longitude of Reading pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 51 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Reading on the map
Reading runs on UTC +00:00, shifting to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Reading run on Pound Sterling (GBP), shown with the symbol £. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Reading exchange rates
To ring a number in Reading from outside United Kingdom, dial +44 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Reading and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Reading ranks #15 of 4214 cities in England. It lies about 59 km East of London, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the England market. › Cities near Reading
Reading has a recorded population of approximately 318,014 people. That places it #15 of 4214 cities with population data in England. Browse more cities in England for comparison.
Reading spans approximately 40.40 square kilometers (15.60 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Reading sits within Reading, is part of England in United Kingdom. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Reading keeps UTC +00:00, moving to +01:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 05:44 AM and sets around 08:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Reading price in Pound sterling (GBP), written with the symbol £. Check live rates on our Reading currency page.
Reading is about 59 km East of London, the capital of England. See cities near Reading for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Reading lands you closest to Audresselles, France, about 192 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Reading sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
