New York to Reading time converter

Reading is 5 hours ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 2:00 PM in Reading.

New York EDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Reading BST

Sunday, October 18, 2026

United States
Sun, Oct 18
EDTUTC-4
United Kingdom
Sun, Oct 18
BSTUTC+1+5h
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2:55 PM in New York, Sunday, October 18, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Reading conversion table

Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Reading. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New YorkReading
12:00 AM5:00 AM
1:00 AM6:00 AM
2:00 AM7:00 AM
3:00 AM8:00 AM
4:00 AM9:00 AM
5:00 AM10:00 AM
6:00 AM11:00 AM
7:00 AM12:00 PM
8:00 AM1:00 PM
9:00 AM2:00 PM
10:00 AM3:00 PM
11:00 AM4:00 PM
12:00 PM5:00 PM
1:00 PM6:00 PM
2:00 PM7:00 PM
3:00 PM8:00 PM
4:00 PM9:00 PM
5:00 PM10:00 PM
6:00 PM11:00 PM
7:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New York (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Reading).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and Reading switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026: +5h
  • Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +4h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +5h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 27, 2027: +4h
  • Mar 27, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: +5h

Distance

New York and Reading are 5,516 km (3,427 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Reading?

Reading is 5 hours ahead of New York.

What time is it in Reading when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 2:00 PM in Reading.

When is the best time to call Reading from New York?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM in New York (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Reading).

Does the time difference between New York and Reading change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.