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Current Time in Basel

Switzerland · Europe/Zurich · UTC+01:00

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Time Zone
Europe/Zurich
UTC Offset
UTC+01:00
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
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Offset: UTC+01:00 | TZ: Europe/Zurich

About Basel Time Zone

Basel sits on the Rhine where Switzerland meets France and Germany, a hub of pharmaceuticals, art and culture. It uses CET (UTC+1) and CEST (UTC+2).

Basel is in the Central European Time (CET) time zone, with the IANA identifier Europe/Zurich and a standard offset of UTC+01:00. Basel observes Daylight Saving Time, so its clocks change during the year and the offset is UTC+01:00 in standard time. Always check the live clock above for the current local time. Standard time puts Basel 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Highlights of Basel

Basel Quick Facts

Time Difference and Best Time to Call Basel

The table shows how Basel compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Basel are elsewhere.

Compared with Basel is 9:00 AM in Basel 5:00 PM in Basel
UTC / GMT1 hour ahead of UTC08:0016:00
India (IST)4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST)13:3021:30
London (UK)1 hour ahead of London (GMT)08:0016:00
New York (US Eastern)6 hours ahead of New York (EST)03:0011:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year. Basel also changes its clocks, which shifts the gap again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Basel in?

Basel is in the Central European Time (CET) time zone (Europe/Zurich), which is UTC+01:00 in standard time.

Does Basel observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Basel observes Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset changes seasonally from UTC+01:00 (standard time).

What is the time difference between Basel and India?

In standard time, Basel is 4 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Basel?

The standard UTC offset of Basel is UTC+01:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Basel, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Basel, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.