Sunrise & sunset times in Reading, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:03 and sets at 21:15 in Reading. All times are shown in the Europe/London timezone.
Today in Reading
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Golden hour in Reading today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Reading when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Reading (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Reading’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:02 | 16:24 | 12:13 | 8h 21m |
| February | 07:17 | 17:19 | 12:17 | 10h 01m |
| March | 06:18 | 18:08 | 12:12 | 11h 50m |
| April | 06:08 | 20:00 | 13:03 | 13h 51m |
| May | 05:12 | 20:49 | 13:00 | 15h 36m |
| June | 04:46 | 21:22 | 13:04 | 16h 36m |
| July | 05:04 | 21:14 | 13:09 | 16h 09m |
| August | 05:49 | 20:26 | 13:08 | 14h 36m |
| September | 06:38 | 19:18 | 12:59 | 12h 39m |
| October | 07:27 | 18:10 | 12:49 | 10h 43m |
| November | 07:21 | 16:14 | 11:48 | 8h 53m |
| December | 08:02 | 15:55 | 11:59 | 7h 52m |
Solar year in Reading (2026)
Day length in Reading swings by 8h 48m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Reading
Longest day in Reading: 16h 24m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 7h 36m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 59m.
Moon tonight in Reading
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 12 August 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Reading today?▼
The sun rises at 05:03 Europe/London in Reading, United Kingdom today.
What time is sunset in Reading today?▼
The sun sets at 21:15 Europe/London in Reading today.
How long is the day in Reading today?▼
Daylight in Reading today lasts 16 hours and 12 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Reading?▼
The morning golden hour in Reading runs from 04:18 to 05:55, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:23 to 22:00.
What is the timezone of Reading?▼
Reading uses the Europe/London timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Reading?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Reading is 21 June 2026, with 16h 38m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Reading?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Reading is 21 December 2026, with 7h 50m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Reading?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Reading swings by 8h 48m.