Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (1942)
| Country: | Tunisia |
| Capital: | Tunis |
| Abbreviations: | TN, TUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +216 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
8 MAR
08 Mar 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 08 March 1942, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 08 March 1942, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 08 Mar 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
2 NOV
02 Nov 1942 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 02 November 1942, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Nov 1942 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (1942)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Béja Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Gabès Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Gafsa | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Kairouan | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Kebili Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Kef Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Manouba | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Medenine Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Monastir Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Sfax Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Siliana Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Sousse Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Tataouine | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Tozeur Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Tunis Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 08 Mar 1942 | 02 Nov 1942 |
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 1942?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1942 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, 08 March 1942. At 23:59 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 08 Mar 1942, 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.