Time Basel - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT + 2 h (CEST) = UTC / GMT + 2 h |
|---|---|
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s + 2 h (CEST) |
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What time is it in Basel?
The current time in Basel is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Basel is in Switzerland, in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Basel is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +2:00. The next clock change in Basel is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with London: +1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 13:00 in Basel.
Time zone and clock changes in Basel
| Time zone | Europe/Zurich |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC +2:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | October 25, 2026 |
| Difference with London | +1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Basel
Today, October 12, 2026, the sun rises in Basel at 07:44 and sets at 18:48 (local time), giving 11 h 04 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:16.
More about Basel
See the location and GPS coordinates of Basel, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Basel and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Basel
What time is it in Basel right now?
The current time in Basel is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the Europe/Zurich time zone.
What is the time difference between Basel and London?
Time difference with London: +1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 13:00 in Basel.
Does Basel observe daylight saving time?
Basel is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC +2:00. The next clock change in Basel is on October 25, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Basel?
Today, October 12, 2026, the sun rises in Basel at 07:44 and sets at 18:48 (local time), giving 11 h 04 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:16.
