Tunisia is a country located in North Africa along the Mediterranean Sea. It uses Central European Time (CET) as its official time zone and follows one single time zone across the entire country.
Tunisia currently does not observe daylight saving time, meaning the time remains consistent throughout the year.
The capital city Tunis serves as the main reference for the country’s official time.
Current Time
Tunisia follows Central European Time (CET).
- Time Zone: Central European Time (CET)
- UTC Offset: UTC +1
- IANA Time Zone: Africa/Tunis
Quick Facts
- Capital: Tunis
- Continent: Africa
- Time Zone: Central European Time (CET)
- UTC Offset: UTC +1
- IANA Time Zone: Africa/Tunis
- International Dialing Code: +216
- Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Time Difference From
Common time differences between Tunisia and major cities:
- Sydney: Tunisia is 10 hours behind Sydney
- London: Tunisia is 1 hour ahead of London (GMT)
- New York: Tunisia is 6 hours ahead of New York
- TokyoTokyo: Tunisia is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Daylight Saving Time
Tunisia currently does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).
The country remains on UTC+1 throughout the year, and clocks do not change between seasons.
Best Time to Call
Recommended calling windows if contacting Tunisia:
- From Australia: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sydney time
- From United Kingdom: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM London time
- From United States: 3:00 AM – 11:00 AM New York time
Typical working hours in Tunisia are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Tunisia use?
Tunisia uses Central European Time (CET), UTC+1.
Does Tunisia have multiple time zones?
No. Tunisia uses one time zone for the entire country.
Does Tunisia observe daylight saving time?
Currently, Tunisia does not observe daylight saving time.
What is the IANA time zone for Tunisia?
The official identifier is Africa/Tunis.
Where Is Located
Tunisia is located in North Africa, bordered by:
- Algeria to the west
- Libya to the southeast
- Mediterranean Sea to the north and east
Its capital Tunis lies along the Mediterranean coast.
What Is Famous For
Tunisia is famous for:
- Ancient Carthage, one of the most powerful cities of the ancient world
- Mediterranean beaches and resorts
- Sahara Desert landscapes
- Historic Roman ruins such as El Djem Amphitheatre
- The filming locations for parts of the Star Wars movies
Additional Note
Tunisia keeps a simple time system with one national time zone and no daylight saving time, which makes scheduling travel, business, and international communication straightforward throughout the year.
