Tunisia is 1 hour ahead of London in UK winter and on the same time during British Summer Time; it is 6 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time and 5 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time (UK and US daylight saving seasons; Tunisia does not change its clocks).
In practice, when it is noon in London it is 13:00 in Tunis during UK winter time (GMT) and 12:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 18:00 in Tunis during Eastern Standard Time and 17:00 during Eastern Daylight Time.
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Time in Tunisia: key facts
- Time zone: UTC+1, IANA identifier
Africa/Tunis - Difference with London: +1 h in UK winter (GMT), 0 h during British Summer Time
- Difference with New York: +6 h during Eastern Standard Time, +5 h during Eastern Daylight Time
- Daylight saving in Tunisia: no, local time stays the same all year
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
Time difference between London, New York and Tunisia
| Time in London | In Tunis (UK winter, GMT) | In Tunis (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 22:00 | 23:00 | 22:00 |
| Time in New York | In Tunis (US winter, EST) | In Tunis (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 00:00 (next day) | 23:00 |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 04:00 (next day) | 03:00 (next day) |
| Period | Tunis vs London | Tunis vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October – 31 October 2026 | +1 h | +5 h |
| 1 November 2026 – 13 March 2027 | +1 h | +6 h |
| 14 March – 27 March 2027 | +1 h | +5 h |
| 28 March – 30 October 2027 | 0 h | +5 h |
| 31 October – 6 November 2027 | +1 h | +5 h |
| 7 November – 31 December 2027 | +1 h | +6 h |
The one-hour difference between winter and summer comes from daylight saving time in the UK and the US; local time in Tunisia does not change.
Clock changes 2026–2027
Tunisia does not observe daylight saving time: local time stays at UTC+1 all year round. Only clock changes in your home country alter the gap.
Clocks change on the following dates (local time):
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
When to call Tunisia from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Tunis time, call between 08:00 and 19:00 London time in UK winter and between 09:00 and 20:00 during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 03:00 and 14:00 during EST, and between 04:00 and 15:00 during EDT.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
From the UK the difference is at most 1 hour, so UK travellers will hardly notice it. From the US East Coast you travel east and the day is shortened by 5 to 6 hours: you will need to go to bed earlier than usual. A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
Tunisia time zone: IANA identifier and history
| Zone | IANA identifier | Standard time on 15 January 2027 | On 15 July 2027 | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis | Africa/Tunis | UTC+1 | UTC+1 | CET |
- Tunis (
Africa/Tunis): last recorded clock change on Sunday 26 October 2008, from UTC+2 to UTC+1. Daylight saving time was applied in some years since 1970 (last in 2008); it is no longer applied.
No daylight saving time in Tunisia in 2027
The tz database lists no clock change in 2027 for Africa/Tunis: standard time remains UTC+1 all year. Only the UK clock changes (Sunday 28 March and Sunday 31 October 2027) and the US clock changes (Sunday 14 March and Sunday 7 November 2027) alter the gap.
| 2027 period | Tunis vs London | Tunis vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 13 March | +1 h | +6 h |
| 14 March – 27 March | +1 h | +5 h |
| 28 March – 30 October | 0 h | +5 h |
| 31 October – 6 November | +1 h | +5 h |
| 7 November – 31 December | +1 h | +6 h |
Sunrise and sunset in Tunis in 2027
Local sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month in Tunis (36.80° N, 10.18° E). They help you time your exposure to daylight, the main lever for resetting your body clock on arrival.
| 15th of the month | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Day length | Sunrise / sunset in London time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:31 | 12:29 | 17:26 | 9 h 55 | 06:31 / 16:26 |
| February | 07:08 | 12:33 | 17:59 | 10 h 51 | 06:08 / 16:59 |
| March | 06:30 | 12:28 | 18:26 | 11 h 56 | 05:30 / 17:26 |
| April | 05:45 | 12:19 | 18:53 | 13 h 08 | 05:45 / 18:53 |
| May | 05:12 | 12:16 | 19:19 | 14 h 08 | 05:12 / 19:19 |
| June | 05:00 | 12:20 | 19:40 | 14 h 40 | 05:00 / 19:40 |
| July | 05:12 | 12:25 | 19:39 | 14 h 27 | 05:12 / 19:39 |
| August | 05:36 | 12:24 | 19:11 | 13 h 35 | 05:36 / 19:11 |
| September | 06:01 | 12:15 | 18:28 | 12 h 26 | 06:01 / 18:28 |
| October | 06:27 | 12:05 | 17:44 | 11 h 17 | 06:27 / 17:44 |
| November | 06:57 | 12:04 | 17:10 | 10 h 13 | 05:57 / 16:10 |
| December | 07:25 | 12:14 | 17:04 | 9 h 39 | 06:25 / 16:04 |
The longest day in the table is 15 June (14 h 40 between 05:00 and 19:40), the shortest 15 December (9 h 39).
In the other destinations covered by our guides, daylight varies with latitude and position within the time zone:
| Destination | Time zone | Daylight on 15 January 2027 | Daylight on 15 July 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houmt Souk | Africa/Tunis | 07:22 – 17:30 | 05:17 – 19:28 |
Jet lag: how flight direction affects you in Tunisia
- From the UK: the gap does not exceed 1 hour, so there is no jet lag as such. Any tiredness comes from the journey, not from the change of time zone.
- Outbound from New York (flying east): you « lose » 6 hours during EST and 5 hours during EDT; your arrival day is shortened and you need to go to bed earlier than your body clock expects.
- Your usual night at home (23:00 – 07:00) corresponds to 00:00 – 08:00 in Tunis from London in UK winter (23:00 – 07:00 during British Summer Time), and to 05:00 – 13:00 from New York during EST (04:00 – 12:00 during EDT): this is when your body will want to sleep for the first few days.
- Daylight on arrival: in Tunis, the sun rises around 07:31 and sets around 17:26 in mid-January, and around 05:12 and 19:39 in mid-July (table above). After flying east, seek morning light and avoid it late in the day; this is the standard advice for shifting your body clock.
Plan your trip to Tunisia
- Our complete Tunisia travel guide: highlights, itineraries and budget
- Best time to visit Tunisia: month-by-month weather and the best season
- Time differences around the world: every country in our guides
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Tunisia and the UK or the US?
Tunisia is 1 hour ahead of London in UK winter and on the same time during British Summer Time. It is 6 hours ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time and 5 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time.
What time is it in Tunisia when it is noon in London or New York?
Noon in London is 13:00 in Tunis in UK winter and 12:00 in summer. Noon in New York is 18:00 in Tunis during EST and 17:00 during EDT.
Does Tunisia have daylight saving time?
No, local time stays at UTC+1 all year. Only clock changes in the UK or the US alter the gap.
When should I call Tunisia from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 local time, call between 08:00 and 19:00 London time in UK winter (09:00 and 20:00 during British Summer Time), or between 03:00 and 14:00 New York time during EST (04:00 and 15:00 during EDT).
What is the IANA time zone for Tunisia?
Tunis: Africa/Tunis.
What time does the sun rise in Tunis?
Around 07:31 on 15 January 2027 and around 05:12 on 15 July 2027 (local time); sunset around 17:26 and 19:39. Destination de Voyage calculation (NOAA algorithm).
Our sources
- Sunrise and sunset: algorithm from the NOAA Solar Calculator (Global Monitoring Laboratory), applied to the capital’s coordinates (Natural Earth, Wikidata or Wikipedia): Destination de Voyage calculation.
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 13 October 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by local authorities.
- UK clock changes: GOV.UK, « When do the clocks change? » (last Sunday of March to last Sunday of October).
- US clock changes: NIST, « Daylight Saving Time » (second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November).
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated October 2026.
