Time Now in Basel, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lat/Long: 47.56° N, 7.57° E
Elevation: 279 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 1,890 cities in Switzerland by population
Canton: Basel-City
Country: 🇨🇭 Switzerland (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Zurich
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland: CEST
Basel is in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CEST). Use this page to check the exact local time in Basel, Switzerland, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Basel
Daylight Hours in Basel
Basel gets 15h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Basel is at 05:52 and sunset in Basel is at 21:19.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 25m near the December solstice to 15h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Basel and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Basel right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Basel
What is the current local time in Basel?
The live local time in Basel is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Basel currently observes CEST, with a standard offset of UTC+01:00.
What time zone is Basel in?
Basel uses the CEST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+01:00.
Does Basel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Basel is currently on daylight saving time (CEST).
Cities Sharing Basel's Time Zone (UTC+01:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Basel.
Weather in Basel
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Prayer Times in Basel
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 03:08 | 05:51 | 13:36 | 17:46 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:10 | 05:52 | 13:36 | 17:45 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:13 | 05:53 | 13:36 | 17:45 | 21:18 | 22:48 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:16 | 05:54 | 13:36 | 17:45 | 21:17 | 22:47 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:18 | 05:56 | 13:36 | 17:44 | 21:16 | 22:46 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:21 | 05:57 | 13:36 | 17:44 | 21:15 | 22:45 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:24 | 05:58 | 13:36 | 17:44 | 21:14 | 22:44 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Basel
Sunrise
in Basel
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Basel
↓
9:19 PM
Day Length
15h 27m
Dawn
in Basel
5:13 AM
Dusk
in Basel
9:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Basel
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
34.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:35
Distances & Clock Changes in Basel
How Far Is Basel From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 413 km | WNW (292deg) |
| London | 707 km | NW (311deg) |
| Moscow | 2,241 km | NE (55deg) |
| Dubai | 4,839 km | ESE (104deg) |
| New York | 6,249 km | WNW (296deg) |
| Mumbai | 6,616 km | E (95deg) |
| Hong Kong | 9,357 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Los Angeles | 9,459 km | NW (318deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Basel?
Basel next changes its clocks on October 25, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Basel's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Basel and you would surface in the open ocean, near 47.6deg S, 172.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basel
What time is it in Basel right now?
The current local time in Basel is 22:30 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Basel follows the Europe/Zurich time zone.
What time zone is Basel in?
Basel uses the Europe/Zurich IANA time zone (UTC+01:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Basel?
Is Basel on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Basel is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basel today?
Today in Basel: sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset is at 21:19, giving 15h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Basel tonight?
The moon phase over Basel tonight is Waxing Crescent with 34.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Basel?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Basel, clocks run about 1h 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.