Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (1977)
| 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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29 APR
29 Apr 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 29 April 1977, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 29 April 1977, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 29 Apr 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
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24 SEP
24 Sep 1977 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 24 September 1977, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Saturday, 24 September 1977, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1977 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (1977)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Béja Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Gabès Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Gafsa | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Kairouan | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Kebili Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Kef Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Manouba | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Medenine Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Monastir Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Sfax Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Siliana Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Sousse Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Tataouine | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Tozeur Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Tunis Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 29 Apr 1977 | 24 Sep 1977 |
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 1977?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1977 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 Friday, 29 April 1977. 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 29 Apr 1977, 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.