Current time in Basel
Local time in Basel
The time in Basel is 1 hour ahead of UTC and 6 hours ahead of Chicago. The current timezone in Basel is Central European Time (CET). Basel is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Basel starts at March 28, 2026.
Details for the time in Basel
| Current time | 9:10 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Central European Time (CET)
DST: Central European Summer Time (CEST) |
| IANA time zone | Europe/Zurich |
| Your time difference | 6 hours ahead of Chicago |
| UTC time difference | UTC+1 1 hour ahead of UTC |
Basel Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Basel uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Basel.
| Last DST ended at |
Oct. 25, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 28, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 24, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |