Current time in Basel, Switzerland

Time in Basel, Switzerland
7:47 AM
 

Basel time zone and facts

Time zone
Switzerland Time (CEST)
UTC offset
UTC+2
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Sunrise today
7:55 AM
Sunset today
6:33 PM
Region
Basel-Stadt
Coordinates
47.58°N, 7.59°E

Time difference from Basel

CityTime nowDifference
New York1:47 AM, Tue6 hours behind
Los Angeles10:47 PM, Mon9 hours behind
London6:47 AM, Tue1 hour behind
Paris7:47 AM, TueThe same time
Dubai9:47 AM, Tue2 hours ahead
Delhi11:17 AM, Tue3:30 hours ahead
Tokyo2:47 PM, Tue7 hours ahead
Sydney4:47 PM, Tue9 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in Switzerland

  • Sun, Nov 1, 2026 All Saints' Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Sat, Dec 26, 2026 Boxing Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Fri, Mar 26, 2027 Good Friday

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Other cities in Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Basel in?

Basel uses Switzerland Time (IANA zone Europe/Zurich). Right now the local time is UTC+2.

Does Basel observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Basel and New York?

Basel is currently 6 hours ahead of New York.

What is the time difference between Basel and London?

Basel is currently 1 hour ahead of London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Basel today?

Today the sun rises at 7:55 AM and sets at 6:33 PM local time.

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