Current Time in Basel, Switzerland
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CESTUTC+2
Basel time zone
Time Zone
Central European Summer Time (CEST)
IANA: Europe/Zurich
UTC Offset
UTC+2
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CEST)
Ends Oct 25, 2026
Coordinates
47.56° N, 7.57° E
Sunrise
7:12 AM
Sunset
7:33 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Basel to New York | -6 hours | |
| Basel to London | -1 hour | |
| Basel to Dubai | +2 hours | |
| Basel to New Delhi | +3 hours 30 minutes | |
| Basel to Tokyo | +7 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Basel. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Basel
What time zone is Basel in?
Basel is on Central European Time (IANA time zone Europe/Zurich). It uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) as standard time and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving time.
Does Basel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 29, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, October 25, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 3:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Basel and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 6 hours behind Basel. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basel?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 7:33 PM local time, giving 12 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Switzerland on the same time as Basel?
Yes. Switzerland uses a single time zone, so Basel has the same local time as the rest of the country.