Current Time in Basel, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Lat/Long: 47.56° N, 7.57° E
Canton: Basel-City
Country: 🇨🇭 Switzerland (Europe)
IANA Timezone: Europe/Zurich
Timezone: CET
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CEST) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland: CET
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Switzerland: CEST
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Prayer Times in Basel
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 04 Sep ● | 04:57 | 06:51 | 13:28 | 17:09 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Sat, 05 Sep | 04:59 | 06:53 | 13:28 | 17:08 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
| Sun, 06 Sep | 05:01 | 06:54 | 13:28 | 17:06 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Mon, 07 Sep | 05:03 | 06:55 | 13:27 | 17:05 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Tue, 08 Sep | 05:04 | 06:57 | 13:27 | 17:04 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Wed, 09 Sep | 05:06 | 06:58 | 13:27 | 17:03 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:08 | 06:59 | 13:26 | 17:01 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Basel
Sunrise
in Basel
↑
6:52 AM
Sunset
in Basel
↓
8:04 PM
Day Length
13h 11m
Dawn
in Basel
6:20 AM
Dusk
in Basel
8:36 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Basel
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
49.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:29
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 15:45
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Frequently Asked Questions about the time in Basel
What time is it in Basel right now?
The live local time in Basel, Switzerland is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Basel is in the Europe / Zurich time zone (UTC+01:00).
What time zone is Basel in?
Basel uses the Europe / Zurich time zone (CET), which is UTC+01:00. Its IANA time zone identifier is Europe/Zurich.
Does Basel observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes, Basel observes daylight saving time. Clocks switch from CET to CEST in summer and back again in winter.
What is the time difference between Basel and UTC?
Basel is UTC+01:00, meaning it is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Basel today?
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Basel are listed in the Sunrise & Sunset section above and refresh every day. The current day length in Basel is 13h 11m.