Time in Basel
Switzerland · Time zone Europe/Zurich
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · UTC+02:00
Europe/Zurich
CH
07:41 AM
06:50 PM
December 25 — Weihnachten
Local time and time zone of Basel
This page shows the local time in Basel based on the IANA time zone Europe/Zurich. The time is recalculated directly in your browser to account for daylight saving rules where they apply.
Use this page to plan a call, a meeting or a trip, and to quickly compare Basel with other cities.
Basel observes seasonal daylight saving time, so its offset from UTC shifts by about an hour depending on the time of year.
Comparison with major business hubs
Time difference between Basel and five major global business hubs, with the approximate window where standard office hours (9am–6pm local time) overlap on both sides.
UTC-04:00
Time difference: +6h
Suggested window: 15:00–18:00
UTC+01:00
Time difference: +1h
Suggested window: 10:00–18:00
UTC+04:00
Time difference: -2h
Suggested window: 09:00–16:00
UTC+09:00
Time difference: -7h
Suggested window: 09:00–11:00
UTC+11:00
Time difference: -9h
Little to no overlap with typical office hours
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Basel?
The current time in Basel is calculated live from the Europe/Zurich time zone, shown at the top of this page.
What time zone does Basel use?
Basel (CH) uses the IANA time zone Europe/Zurich.
What is the time difference between Basel and UTC?
Basel is currently UTC+02:00 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
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