Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (1943)
| Country: | Tunisia |
| Capital: | Tunis |
| Abbreviations: | TN, TUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +216 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
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After
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25 APR
25 Apr 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 April 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 April 1943, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Apr 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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After
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4 OCT
04 Oct 1943 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 04 October 1943, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Monday, 04 October 1943, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Oct 1943 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (1943)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Béja Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Gabès Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Gafsa | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Kairouan | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Kebili Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Kef Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Manouba | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Medenine Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Monastir Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Sfax Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Siliana Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Sousse Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Tataouine | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Tozeur Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Tunis Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 25 Apr 1943 | 04 Oct 1943 |
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 1943?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1943 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 April 1943. At 01:59 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 Apr 1943, 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.