Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (1941)
| Country: | Tunisia |
| Capital: | Tunis |
| Abbreviations: | TN, TUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +216 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
5 OCT
05 Oct 1941 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 05 October 1941, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 05 October 1941, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 05 Oct 1941 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (1941)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Béja Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Bizerte Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Gabès Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Gafsa | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Jendouba Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Kairouan | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Kasserine Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Kebili Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Kef Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Mahdia Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Manouba | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Medenine Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Monastir Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Nabeul Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Sfax Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Siliana Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Sousse Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Tataouine | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Tozeur Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Tunis Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | - | 05 Oct 1941 |
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 1941?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1941 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, 05 October 1941. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
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 05 Oct 1941, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.