Geographic position of Basel
Basel is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.5584° N, 7.5733° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,294 km (3,290 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,725 km (2,936 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,313 km (9,515 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 569 km (354 mi) east
Basel lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Basel
With a population of 177,595, Basel ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Switzerland, out of 94 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Basel
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL / LFSB) is a major international airport serving Basel directly.
Current local time at the airport is 19:20:02.
Daylight saving time changes in Basel
Basel uses the IANA time zone identifier Europe/Zurich. The current local offset is UTC+2 / CEST.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC+1 / CET to UTC+2 / CEST.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC+2 / CEST to UTC+1 / CET.
- The clock will be moved back from 03:00 to 02:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Basel
Business hours in Basel (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 3:00 AM - 11:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Los Angeles: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Dubai: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Mumbai: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Basel
Compare time in Basel with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Basel in?
Basel follows the Europe/Zurich time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Basel at UTC+2.
What time is it in Basel right now?
The current local time in Basel is 19:20:02 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Basel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Basel is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Basel?
Basel is currently UTC+2, meaning local time is +2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Basel?
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) is the airport serving Basel. The current local time at the airport is 19:20:02.
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