Winter Solstice in Basel
Switzerland — December 21, 2026
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Basel
07:52:51
Europe/Zurich
GMT / UTC
05:52:51
Etc/UTC
Mecca
08:52:51
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Basel Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Population
- 177,595
- Coordinates
- 47.5584, 7.5733
Sun Times Today in Basel
Sunrise
05:41
Solar Noon
13:26
Sunset
21:12
Golden Hour
20:26
Daylight
15h 31m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Basel
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 03:03 |
| Sunrise | 05:41 |
| Dhuhr | 13:26 |
| Asr | 17:37 |
| Maghrib | 21:12 |
| Isha | 23:36 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
9.7°C
Low
5.0°C
Condition
Rain
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Basel?
- Winter Solstice in Basel falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Basel in?
- Basel is in the Europe/Zurich timezone.