Current local time in Basel, Switzerland
CEST · UTC+02:00 · Central European Summer Time
About Basel
Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland uses the Central European Summer Time time zone (Europe/Zurich), currently UTC+02:00. Population: about 164,488.
| Country: | Switzerland |
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| State / region: | Basel-Stadt |
| Coordinates: | 47°33′N / 7°35′E |
| Population: | 164,488 |
| Currency: | Swiss franc (CHF) |
| Languages: | French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh |
| Country calling code: | +41 |
Time zone in Basel
| IANA time zone: | Europe/Zurich |
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| Time zone name: | Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+02:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Basel is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 03:00 to 02:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
Sunrise and sunset in Basel today
| Sunrise: | 07:57 |
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| Sunset: | 18:31 |
| Solar noon: | 13:14 |
| Day length: | 10h 34m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:25 – 19:02 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CEST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Basel
- London+1 hBasel is 1 hour ahead of London
- New York+6 hBasel is 6 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+1 hBasel is 1 hour ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Basel time
What time zone is Basel in?
Basel uses the IANA time zone Europe/Zurich (Central European Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+02:00.
Does Basel observe daylight saving time?
Basel is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+01:00.
What is the time difference between Basel and London?
Right now Basel is 1 hour ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Basel and New York?
Right now Basel is 6 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.