Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (1988)
| 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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31 MAY
31 May 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Tuesday, 31 May 1988, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Tuesday, 31 May 1988, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 31 May 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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59
After
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25 SEP
25 Sep 1988 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 25 September 1988, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 25 September 1988, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 25 Sep 1988 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (1988)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Béja Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Gabès Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Gafsa | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Kairouan | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Kebili Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Kef Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Manouba | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Medenine Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Monastir Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Sfax Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Siliana Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Sousse Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Tataouine | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Tozeur Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Tunis Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 31 May 1988 | 25 Sep 1988 |
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 1988?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1988 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 Tuesday, 31 May 1988. 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 31 May 1988, 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.