Current Time in Basel, Switzerland
GMT+2 · GMT+2
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About Basel Time
Basel is a city in Switzerland, located in Europe. It operates on GMT+2 (GMT+2), with the IANA timezone identifier Europe/Zurich.
Like much of Europe, Basel observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting its clocks twice a year. Always verify the current offset when scheduling international calls.
Basel shares its time zone with cities such as Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Bern and 15 more, meaning the time of day in Basel matches these locations exactly.
Time Difference from Major World Cities
Quick reference for how Basel's local time compares to other key business and travel hubs around the world.
| City | Offset | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +6h | Basel is 6h ahead |
| London | +1h | Basel is 1h ahead |
| Paris | ±0h | Same time |
| Dubai | -2h | Basel is 2h behind |
| Singapore | -6h | Basel is 6h behind |
| Tokyo | -7h | Basel is 7h behind |
| Sydney | -8h | Basel is 8h behind |
| Los Angeles | +9h | Basel is 9h ahead |
Best Times to Call Basel
If you are scheduling a call with someone in Basel during their standard business hours (09:00–17:00 local), here is when that falls in two reference time zones:
- From New York (America/New_York): 09:00 in Basel =
15:00NYC. 17:00 in Basel =23:00NYC. - From London (Europe/London): 09:00 in Basel =
10:00London. 17:00 in Basel =18:00London.
For other cities, use the meeting planner to find overlapping business hours across multiple time zones simultaneously.