Current Time in Basel, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lat/Long:
47.56° N,
7.57° E
Population: 164,488
Country:
🇨🇭
Switzerland
IANA Timezone:
Europe/Zurich
UTC Offset:
+01:00
Timezone:
CET
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CEST)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland:
CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland:
CEST
Time in Basel — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Basel's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Basel right now?
The current local time in Basel, Switzerland is 18:37 (Thursday, August 06, 2026). Basel observes the Europe/Zurich time zone, which is UTC+2 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Basel use?
Basel uses Europe/Zurich, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Basel.
Does Basel observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Basel currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA Europe/Zurich time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Basel?
Right now Basel is at UTC+2. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Basel observes DST.
When does the day change in Basel?
Midnight in Basel occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the Europe/Zurich zone. Since Basel is at UTC+2, the date here is ahead of UTC by 2 hours.