What time zone is Laufen in?

Laufen uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Zurich.

When is the next clock change in Laufen?

Clocks in Laufen move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)

Does Laufen observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Laufen observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Laufen?

Laufen is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer

Current Time in Laufen, Bezirk Laufen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

10:59:16 PM

22:59:16

Saturday, November 7, 2026

CET (Central European Time) · UTC+01:00

Europe/Zurich

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Time zone details

Laufen is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Laufen

Sunrise7:22 AMSolar noon12:13 PMSunset5:04 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Switzerland
Administrative area: Basel-Landschaft
District: Bezirk Laufen
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)

Practical

Country languages: German, French, Italian, Romansh
Dialing code: +41
Population: 5,618
Elevation: Approximately 354 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 47° 25' N / 7° 29' E

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Clock changes in Laufen

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 28, 2027

2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 29, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CET3:00 AM CEST
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Sunday, October 25, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
3:00 AM CEST2:00 AM CET
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Solar noon: 12:13 PM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 42 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:49 AM – 5:36 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:13 AM – 6:13 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:37 AM – 6:49 PM

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Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:22 AM (southeast, 113.5°)
Sunset: 5:04 PM (southwest, 246.3°)
Day length: 9 hr 42 min2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:13 PM (26.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:49 AM – 5:36 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:13 AM – 6:13 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:37 AM – 6:49 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (4% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:26 AM (east, 107.6°)
Moonset: 3:48 PM (west, 248.9°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, November 7	7:22 AM	5:04 PM	9 hr 42 min	2 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	7:24 AM	5:02 PM	9 hr 39 min	2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 9	7:25 AM	5:01 PM	9 hr 36 min	2 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 10	7:27 AM	5:00 PM	9 hr 33 min	2 min 48 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 11	7:28 AM	4:58 PM	9 hr 30 min	2 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 12	7:30 AM	4:57 PM	9 hr 28 min	2 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 13	7:31 AM	4:56 PM	9 hr 25 min	2 min 42 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Canton of Basel-Country

Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Sat, Dec 26, 2026Boxing Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Laufen in?: Laufen uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. Its IANA time zone is Europe/Zurich.
When is the next clock change in Laufen?: Clocks in Laufen move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 28, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CET (UTC+01:00) to CEST (UTC+02:00)
Does Laufen observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Laufen observes daylight saving time: CEST (UTC+2) in summer and CET (UTC+1) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Laufen?: Laufen is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer