Current Time in Basel
About Basel
Basel is located in Switzerland, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 177,595. It runs on Europe/Zurich time, currently UTC+2:00 relative to UTC. Basel observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.
- CountrySwitzerland
- Population177,595
- Latitude47.5584°
- Longitude7.5733°
- Time zoneEurope/Zurich
- Current UTC offsetUTC+2:00
- Daylight Saving TimeObserved
Sunrise & Sunset in Basel Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Basel's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Basel
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Basel observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 29, 2026 (to CEST), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, October 25, 2026 (to CET).
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Basel
What time zone is Basel in?
Basel, Switzerland uses the Europe/Zurich time zone. It is currently on CEST (UTC+2:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Basel observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Basel observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when it moves to CET.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basel today?
The sun rises at 7:42 AM and sets at 6:50 PM in Basel today, giving 11h 7m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Basel and New York City?
New York City is 6 hours behind Basel right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Basel?
Basel is currently UTC+2:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.