Current time in Tunis
The current time in Tunis, Tunisia is shown live on this page. Tunis is in the Africa/Tunis timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Tunis does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC+01:00 remains constant year-round. Tunis has a population of approximately 1.1M people. Tunis uses TND and the international calling code for Tunisia is ++216.
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Tunis, Tunisia
Timezone
Africa/Tunis
UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Standard
CET
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Time in Tunis for calls, travel, and planning
Use this page when you need the live local time in Tunis for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently the same time as Tunis. New York is currently 5 hours behind Tunis.
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Timezone
Africa/Tunis
UTC Offset
UTC+01:00
Abbreviation
GMT+1
DST
Not active
Region
Northern Africa
Country
Tunisia
State / Area
Tunis
Calling Code
+216
Nearest timezone boundary
Closest city in a different timezone
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Palermo, approximately 317 km away. Palermo uses the Europe/Rome timezone. When it is the current time in Tunis, the time in Palermo is different by 1 hours.
City profile
Useful local details for Tunis
Tunis is located in Tunisia, Tunisia, in the Africa continent. The primary language spoken here is Arabic. The city has a population of approximately 1.1M, ranking it #221 in Tunisia by size. For timezone purposes, Tunis uses Africa/Tunis (UTC+01:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Daylight Saving Time
Tunis does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Tunis does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
When it is midnight in Tunis
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Tunis. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Approximate daylight in Tunis
Based on Tunis's latitude (36.8°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 14.5 hours, with sunrise around 4:45 AM and sunset around 7:15 PM. At this mid-latitude, daylight hours shift noticeably between seasons, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.
Best time to call
Planning calls with Tunis
For work calls, the standard business window in Tunis is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM GMT+1. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Tunis (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 9:00 AM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 9 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Tunis time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Tunis and London is 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Tunis time (9 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Tunis does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC+01:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Tunis uses TND and the calling code for Tunisia is +216. Languages spoken here include Arabic. The city has a population of around 1.1M, making it a major regional hub for timezone planning in Northern Africa.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 317 km away at Palermo (CET). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
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Cities near Tunis in different timezones
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Tunis. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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