Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (1989)
| 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 MAR
25 Mar 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 25 March 1989, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 25 March 1989, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 25 Mar 1989 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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After
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24 SEP
24 Sep 1989 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 24 September 1989, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 24 September 1989, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 24 Sep 1989 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (1989)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Béja Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Gabès Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Gafsa | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Kairouan | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Kebili Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Kef Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Manouba | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Medenine Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Monastir Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Sfax Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Siliana Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Sousse Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Tataouine | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Tozeur Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Tunis Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 25 Mar 1989 | 24 Sep 1989 |
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 1989?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1989 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 Saturday, 25 March 1989. 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 25 Mar 1989, 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.