Basel, Switzerland
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC+2 (GMT+2)
The current local time in Basel, Switzerland is 16:52:50.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Europe
- Population
- 177,595
- Coordinates
- 47.56° N, 7.57° E
- Time Zone
- Europe/Zurich
- Currency
- Franc (CHF)
- Languages
- German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Country Area
- 41,290 km²
Time Difference Between Basel and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 6h behind | |
| Time in London | 1h behind | |
| Time in Tokyo | 7h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 8h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 2h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 9h behind | |
| Time in Paris | Same time |
Weather in Basel
Current weather conditions in Basel including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
18°C
Overcast
Humidity
33%
Wind
4.2 km/h
Visibility
46 km
18°
6°
16°
9°
17°
7°
20°
11°
23°
9°
Cities Near Basel
- Time in Mulhouse28 km
- Time in Freiburg53 km
- Time in Biel/Bienne53 km
- Time in Belfort55 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Basel
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Basel and New York
- Time difference between Basel and London
- Time difference between Basel and Tokyo
- Time difference between Basel and Sydney
- Time difference between Basel and Dubai
- Time difference between Basel and Singapore
- Time difference between Basel and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Basel and Paris
Map of Basel
Map showing the location of Basel at coordinates 47.55839, 7.57327.
About Basel Time
Basel is located in Europe, Switzerlandand follows the Europe/Zurich time zone. The city has a population of approximately 177,595 people.
The current local time in Basel is determined by the Europe/Zurich time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Basel, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basel
What time zone is Basel in?
Basel is in the Europe/Zurich time zone (GMT+2) in Switzerland.
What is the current UTC offset for Basel?
Basel is currently at UTC+2 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Basel observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Basel observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Basel?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Basel, Switzerland, updated every second.