Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (1940)
| Country: | Tunisia |
| Capital: | Tunis |
| Abbreviations: | TN, TUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +216 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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59
After
00
:
00
25 FEB
25 Feb 1940 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 February 1940, 22:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 February 1940, 00:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Feb 1940 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (1940)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Béja Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Bizerte Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Gabès Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Gafsa | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Jendouba Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Kairouan | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Kasserine Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Kebili Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Kef Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Mahdia Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Manouba | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Medenine Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Monastir Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Nabeul Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Sfax Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Siliana Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Sousse Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Tataouine | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Tozeur Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Tunis Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 25 Feb 1940 | - |
DST Changes Summary for Tunisia
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2008 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2008 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia
Does Tunisia use Daylight Saving Time in 1940?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1940 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Tunisia?
The next scheduled time transition in Tunisia will take place on Sunday, 25 February 1940. At 22:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Tunisia follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Tunisia follows a single, unified schedule. Every governorate across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Tunisia?
Following the shift on 25 Feb 1940, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.