Daylight Savings Time Changes in Tunisia 🇹🇳 (2006)
| Country: | Tunisia |
| Capital: | Tunis |
| Abbreviations: | TN, TUN |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +216 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
26 MAR
26 Mar 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 March 2006, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 March 2006, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 26 Mar 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
29 OCT
29 Oct 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 29 October 2006, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 29 October 2006, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 29 Oct 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Governorates in Tunisia (2006)
| Governorate | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Ariana Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Béja Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Ben Arous Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Bizerte Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Gabès Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Gafsa | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Jendouba Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Kairouan | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Kasserine Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Kebili Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Kef Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Mahdia Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Manouba | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Medenine Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Monastir Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Nabeul Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Sfax Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Sidi Bouzid Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Siliana Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Sousse Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Tataouine | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Tozeur Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Tunis Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
| Zaghouan Governorate | 26 Mar 2006 | 29 Oct 2006 |
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 2006?
Yes, Tunisia observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2006 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 Sunday, 26 March 2006. At 01:59 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 26 Mar 2006, 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.