Sunrise and Sunset times in Basel, Switzerland 
Today:
 Sunrise: 06:30:14
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 Sunset: 18:43:21
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Day Length: 12h 13m 7s
Time zone: Europe/Zurich, UTC +1 h.
Latitude: 47.5804, Longitude: 7.59
Basel
Basel-Stadt, Switzerland 
830 000 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 07:09:51 | 12:41:57 | 18:14:02 | 11h 4m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 07:07:56 | 12:41:45 | 18:15:33 | 11h 7m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 07:06:02 | 12:41:32 | 18:17:03 | 11h 11m 1s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 07:04:06 | 12:41:19 | 18:18:32 | 11h 14m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 07:02:10 | 12:41:06 | 18:20:02 | 11h 17m 52s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 07:00:13 | 12:40:52 | 18:21:31 | 11h 21m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:58:16 | 12:40:38 | 18:23:00 | 11h 24m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:56:18 | 12:40:23 | 18:24:29 | 11h 28m 11s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:54:20 | 12:40:08 | 18:25:57 | 11h 31m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 06:52:21 | 12:39:53 | 18:27:25 | 11h 35m 4s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 06:50:22 | 12:39:38 | 18:28:53 | 11h 38m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 06:48:22 | 12:39:22 | 18:30:21 | 11h 41m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 06:46:22 | 12:39:05 | 18:31:48 | 11h 45m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 06:44:22 | 12:38:49 | 18:33:16 | 11h 48m 54s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 06:42:22 | 12:38:32 | 18:34:43 | 11h 52m 21s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 06:40:21 | 12:38:15 | 18:36:10 | 11h 55m 49s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 06:38:20 | 12:37:58 | 18:37:36 | 11h 59m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 06:36:19 | 12:37:41 | 18:39:03 | 12h 2m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 06:34:17 | 12:37:23 | 18:40:29 | 12h 6m 12s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 06:32:16 | 12:37:06 | 18:41:55 | 12h 9m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 06:30:14 | 12:36:48 | 18:43:21 | 12h 13m 7s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 06:28:13 | 12:36:30 | 18:44:47 | 12h 16m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 06:26:11 | 12:36:12 | 18:46:13 | 12h 20m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 06:24:09 | 12:35:54 | 18:47:38 | 12h 23m 29s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 06:22:08 | 12:35:36 | 18:49:04 | 12h 26m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 06:20:06 | 12:35:18 | 18:50:29 | 12h 30m 23s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 06:18:05 | 12:35:00 | 18:51:55 | 12h 33m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 06:16:03 | 12:34:42 | 18:53:20 | 12h 37m 17s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 07:14:02 | 13:34:23 | 19:54:45 | 12h 40m 43s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 07:12:01 | 13:34:05 | 19:56:10 | 12h 44m 9s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 07:10:00 | 13:33:48 | 19:57:35 | 12h 47m 35s |
Day length in Basel during the year on the chart:
Basel on Switzerland map:
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks