Current Time in Reading, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA

4:27:27 AM

04:27:27

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/New_York

Clock format
Time zone details

Reading is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Reading

Sunrise7:20 AMSolar noon12:22 PMSunset5:23 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Ohio
County
Hamilton County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
10,324
Elevation
171 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
39° 13' N / 84° 26' W
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Clock changes in Reading

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 04 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 04 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(32.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 04 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 02 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 00 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 58 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 55 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 53 min1 min 43 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Reading

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Upcoming public holidays in Ohio

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Reading in?
Reading uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Reading?
Clocks in Reading move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from EST (UTC−05:00) to EDT (UTC−04:00)
Does Reading observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Reading observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Reading?
Reading is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer