Current time in Basel
Switzerland
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Time zone
Europe/Zurich
UTC offset
GMT+2
Abbreviation
CEST
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
47.56, 7.59
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Basel
Basel uses Europe/Zurich. The clocks change twice a year: UTC+1 (CET) in winter and UTC+2 (CEST) during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Basel
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +6h |
| London · United Kingdom | +1h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +9h |
| Paris · France | Same time |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −2h |
| Mumbai · India | −3h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −7h |
| Sydney · Australia | −8h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Basel
The longest day brings about 15h 59m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 26m.
Cities in the same time zone
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Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Basel in?
- Basel is in the Europe/Zurich time zone, currently UTC+2 (CEST).
- Does Basel observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Basel move between UTC+1 (CET) and UTC+2 (CEST).
- What is the time difference between Basel and New York?
- Basel is 6h ahead of New York.