Current Local Time in Basel
Basel, Switzerland (GMT+1)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Basel is located in the Europe/Zurich timezone in Switzerland.
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Europe/ZurichData: IANA Time Zone Database
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Oceanic climate with warm summers (18-25°C) and cold winters (0-5°C). Rainfall year-round.
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📍About Basel Time Zone
Basel is located in the Europe/Zurich time zone (UTC+1). As a significant city in Switzerland, Basel serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Basel is 6 hours ahead of New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Basel, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Basel does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC+1.
Basel has a population of approximately 180K. The local currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF). To call Basel from abroad, use the country code +41 61. The primary language spoken is German, French.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Basel time is 6 hours ahead of New York, and 1 hours ahead of London. This makes Basel conveniently aligned with European business hours. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Basel Time
- • Time Zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+1)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Switzerland (CH)
- • Coordinates: 47.56°, 7.59°
- • Calling Code: +41 61