Current Time in Basel, Switzerland
3:56:21 AM CEST
Monday, March 30, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- Europe/Zurich
- Time Zone
- CEST
- GMT Offset
- GMT+2
- Daylight Saving Time
- CET starts on Oct 25, 2026
- Country
- Switzerland
- Est. Population
- ~178K people
See also:Switzerland
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Basel right now?
- The current time in Basel is 3:56 AM CEST (GMT+2). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Basel with other cities.
- Does Basel observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Basel is currently observing daylight saving time (CEST). Clocks will return to standard time (CET) on Oct 25, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Basel?
- Basel is at GMT+2 (CEST). The IANA timezone identifier is Europe/Zurich.