Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (1944)
| Country: | Tunisia |
| Capital: | Tunis |
| Abbreviations: | TN, TUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +216 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
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59
After
03
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00
3 APR
03 Apr 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 03 April 1944, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 03 April 1944, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 03 Apr 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
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59
After
23
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00
7 OCT
07 Oct 1944 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 07 October 1944, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 07 October 1944, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 07 Oct 1944 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (1944)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Béja Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Gabès Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Gafsa | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Kairouan | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Kebili Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Kef Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Manouba | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Medenine Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Monastir Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Sfax Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Siliana Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Sousse Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Tataouine | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Tozeur Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Tunis Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 03 Apr 1944 | 07 Oct 1944 |
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 1944?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1944 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 Monday, 03 April 1944. 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 03 Apr 1944, 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.