Winter Solstice in Reading
United Kingdom — December 21, 2026
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Reading
23:37:51
Europe/London
GMT / UTC
22:37:51
Etc/UTC
Mecca
01:37:51
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Reading Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Population
- 318,014
- Coordinates
- 51.4562, -0.9711
Sun Times Today in Reading
Sunrise
06:13
Solar Noon
13:04
Sunset
19:55
Golden Hour
19:11
Daylight
13h 42m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Reading
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:06 |
| Sunrise | 06:13 |
| Dhuhr | 13:04 |
| Asr | 16:50 |
| Maghrib | 19:55 |
| Isha | 21:53 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
11.7°C
Low
8.1°C
Condition
Cloudy
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Reading?
- Winter Solstice in Reading falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Reading in?
- Reading is in the Europe/London timezone.