Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (1990)
| Country: | Tunisia |
| Capital: | Tunis |
| Abbreviations: | TN, TUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +216 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
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59
After
01
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00
30 APR
30 Apr 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Monday, 30 April 1990, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Monday, 30 April 1990, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 1990 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
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59
After
00
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00
30 SEP
30 Sep 1990 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 September 1990, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 September 1990, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 1990 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (1990)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Béja Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Gabès Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Gafsa | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Kairouan | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Kebili Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Kef Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Manouba | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Medenine Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Monastir Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Sfax Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Siliana Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Sousse Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Tataouine | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Tozeur Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Tunis Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 30 Apr 1990 | 30 Sep 1990 |
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 1990?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1990 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, 30 April 1990. 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 30 Apr 1990, 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.