Current Time in Tunisia
Tunisia uses Central European Time (North Africa) all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CETUTC+1
Tunisia time zone
Central European Time (North Africa)
Central European Time (CET)
--:--UTC+1- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Tunis
IANA time zone: Africa/Tunis.
Major cities in Tunisia
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia to New York | -5 hours | |
| Tunisia to London | Same time | |
| Tunisia to Dubai | +3 hours | |
| Tunisia to New Delhi | +4 hours 30 minutes | |
| Tunisia to Tokyo | +8 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Tunisia: FAQs
What time zone is Tunisia in?
Tunisia uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) all year.
Does Tunisia observe daylight saving time?
No. Tunisia does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Tunisia and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 5 hours behind Tunisia. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Tunis, the capital?
Tunis is on Central European Time (North Africa), currently CET (UTC+1). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Tunis page.