Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (2005)
| Country: | Tunisia |
| Capital: | Tunis |
| Abbreviations: | TN, TUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +216 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 APR
30 Apr 2005 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Saturday, 30 April 2005, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Saturday, 30 April 2005, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 2005 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
30 SEP
30 Sep 2005 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 30 September 2005, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 30 September 2005, 01:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 30 Sep 2005 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (2005)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Béja Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Gabès Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Gafsa | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Kairouan | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Kebili Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Kef Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Manouba | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Medenine Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Monastir Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Sfax Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Siliana Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Sousse Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Tataouine | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Tozeur Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Tunis Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 30 Apr 2005 | 30 Sep 2005 |
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 |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia
Does Tunisia use Daylight Saving Time in 2005?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2005 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, 30 April 2005. 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 2005, 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.