Sunrise and Sunset times in Reading, United Kingdom 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:58:36
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 Sunset: 16:30:40
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Day Length: 8h 32m 4s
Time zone: Europe/London, UTC 0 h.
Latitude: 51.47, Longitude: -0.98
Reading
Reading, United Kingdom 
369 804 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 08:09:10 | 12:07:29 | 16:05:48 | 7h 56m 38s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 08:09:02 | 12:07:57 | 16:06:52 | 7h 57m 50s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 08:08:51 | 12:08:25 | 16:07:59 | 7h 59m 8s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 08:08:36 | 12:08:52 | 16:09:08 | 8h 0m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 08:08:18 | 12:09:19 | 16:10:20 | 8h 2m 2s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 08:07:57 | 12:09:45 | 16:11:34 | 8h 3m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 08:07:32 | 12:10:11 | 16:12:51 | 8h 5m 19s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 08:07:04 | 12:10:37 | 16:14:10 | 8h 7m 6s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 08:06:33 | 12:11:02 | 16:15:31 | 8h 8m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 08:05:59 | 12:11:26 | 16:16:54 | 8h 10m 55s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 08:05:21 | 12:11:50 | 16:18:19 | 8h 12m 58s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 08:04:41 | 12:12:13 | 16:19:45 | 8h 15m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 08:03:58 | 12:12:36 | 16:21:14 | 8h 17m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 08:03:11 | 12:12:58 | 16:22:45 | 8h 19m 34s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 08:02:22 | 12:13:19 | 16:24:17 | 8h 21m 55s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 08:01:29 | 12:13:40 | 16:25:50 | 8h 24m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 08:00:34 | 12:14:00 | 16:27:25 | 8h 26m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 07:59:36 | 12:14:19 | 16:29:02 | 8h 29m 26s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 07:58:36 | 12:14:38 | 16:30:40 | 8h 32m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 07:57:32 | 12:14:55 | 16:32:19 | 8h 34m 47s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 07:56:26 | 12:15:12 | 16:33:59 | 8h 37m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 07:55:17 | 12:15:29 | 16:35:40 | 8h 40m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 07:54:06 | 12:15:44 | 16:37:22 | 8h 43m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 07:52:53 | 12:15:59 | 16:39:05 | 8h 46m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 07:51:36 | 12:16:13 | 16:40:49 | 8h 49m 13s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 07:50:18 | 12:16:26 | 16:42:34 | 8h 52m 16s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 07:48:57 | 12:16:38 | 16:44:20 | 8h 55m 23s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 07:47:34 | 12:16:50 | 16:46:06 | 8h 58m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 07:46:09 | 12:17:01 | 16:47:53 | 9h 1m 44s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 07:44:41 | 12:17:11 | 16:49:40 | 9h 4m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 07:43:12 | 12:17:20 | 16:51:27 | 9h 8m 15s |
Day length in Reading during the year on the chart:
Reading on United Kingdom map:
Locations in the same time zone Europe/London
London (London, City of), Birmingham (Birmingham), Manchester (Manchester), Leeds (Leeds), Sheffield (Sheffield), Glasgow (Glasgow City), Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne), Nottingham (Nottingham), Liverpool (Liverpool), Southend-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea), Bristol (Bristol, City of), Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City of), Brighton (Brighton and Hove), Bradford (Bradford), Leicester (Leicester), Sunderland (Sunderland), Belfast (Belfast), Portsmouth (Portsmouth), Bournemouth (Bournemouth), Middlesbrough (Redcar and Cleveland), Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent), Coventry (Coventry), Southampton (Southampton), Kingston upon Hull (Kingston upon Hull, City of), Abertawe (Swansea), Blackpool (Blackpool), Plymouth (Plymouth), Luton (Luton), Oxford (Oxfordshire), Norwich (Norfolk)
Largest populated areas in United Kingdom
London (London, City of), Birmingham (Birmingham), Manchester (Manchester), Leeds (Leeds), Sheffield (Sheffield), Glasgow (Glasgow City), Newcastle upon Tyne (Newcastle upon Tyne), Caerdydd (Cardiff), Nottingham (Nottingham), Liverpool (Liverpool), Southend-on-Sea (Southend-on-Sea), Bristol (Bristol, City of), Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City of), Brighton (Brighton and Hove), Bradford (Bradford), Leicester (Leicester), Sunderland (Sunderland), Belfast (Belfast), Portsmouth (Portsmouth), Bournemouth (Bournemouth), Middlesbrough (Redcar and Cleveland), Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent), Coventry (Coventry), Southampton (Southampton), Kingston upon Hull (Kingston upon Hull, City of), Abertawe (Swansea), Blackpool (Blackpool), Plymouth (Plymouth), Luton (Luton), Oxford (Oxfordshire)
Countries closest to United Kingdom
*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks