Current Time in Basel, Switzerland

Basel uses the GMT+2 time zone (UTC+02:00). Daylight saving time is observed and currently in effect.

22:55:49
Sunday, May 10, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

About Basel

Time zone
Europe/Zurich
UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Country
Switzerland
Capital
Bern
Population
178,120
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Dial code
+41
Coordinates
47.56, 7.59
From capital
95 km from Bern

Daylight saving time in Basel

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shifts UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00 on that date.

Sun in Basel today

Sunrise
06:00
Solar noon
13:27
Sunset
20:53
Daylight
14h 53m
Yesterday
Rise
06:02
Set
20:52
Length
14h 50m
Today
Rise
06:00
Set
20:53
Length
14h 53m
Tomorrow
Rise
05:59
Set
20:55
Length
14h 55m

Today is 3 minutes longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Basel

CityDistanceTime difference
Paris410 kmsame time
Berlin690 kmsame time
London710 km-1h
Cairo2810 km+1h
Dubai4840 km+2h
New York6250 km-6h
Mumbai6610 km+3.5h
Los Angeles9460 km-9h
São Paulo9580 km-5h
Tokyo9600 km+7h
Singapore10360 km+6h
Sydney16630 km+8h

Other cities in Switzerland

Time in ZürichTime in GenevaTime in Bern

Frequently asked questions about time in Basel

What is the current time in Basel, Switzerland?+
Basel is in the Europe/Zurich timezone (GMT+2), which is UTC+02:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Basel, Switzerland.
What timezone is Basel in?+
Basel, Switzerland uses the Europe/Zurich timezone, abbreviated GMT+2. The current UTC offset is UTC+02:00.
What is the time difference between Basel and UTC?+
Basel is UTC+02:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Basel observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Basel observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Basel?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Basel is "Europe/Zurich". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Basel and New York?+
The time difference between Basel and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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