2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Tunisia: Timings & Travel
Sfax and El Jem give contrasting calculated durations within the Tunisian corridor. Use nearby airports and the stored seasonal cloud samples to compare a coastal-city base with an archaeological itinerary. Opening arrangements remain a separate check.
On , 30 of the 44 Tunisia catalogue locations receive totality. The longest sampled duration is 5m 43s at Thaenae. This is a comparison of stored locations, not a national maximum across every coordinate.
Viewing locations and local timings
Open a detailed destination for local contact times and timezone, or a map link for the exact calculation. Times apply at the pin; nearby buildings, terrain and access must be assessed separately.
| Location | Totality | Local maximum · 2 August 2027 | Centre-line distance ≈ | Historical daily cloud | Nearby airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SfaxTunisia | 5m 40s | 10:11:35Africa/Tunis | 19.3 km | 13.8% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA)7 km straight-line |
| El JemTunisia | 4m 25s | 10:11:19Africa/Tunis | 78.6 km | 18.8% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)52 km straight-line |
Historical weather coverage
2 stored regional weather grids match catalogue coordinates in Tunisia. Compare the daily cloud means above and read a destination page for the complete sample. These observations describe previous eclipse seasons, not the weather at maximum eclipse in 2027. Compare the historical weather methodology and available regions.
Airports, accommodation and places of interest
The airport column offers a starting point for planning arrival. Distances are straight-line, and same-country airports are preferred. Open a destination’s accommodation link to check a provider search, or select a map pin to inspect transport and nearby attractions. No flight, room or site availability is implied.
Explore more of the country’s catalogue
These additional points help compare the path and build a wider itinerary. Locations with only basic catalogue descriptions open directly on the map. Partial-eclipse stops require a separate journey into totality.
| Location | Totality | Local maximum · 2 August 2027 | Centre-line distance ≈ | Historical daily cloud | Nearby airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphitheatre of El JemTunisia | 4m 25s | 10:11:19Africa/Tunis | 78.6 km | 18.8% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)52 km straight-line |
| Great Mosque of KairouanTunisia | 2m 42s | 10:10:10Africa/Tunis | 108.8 km | Not stored | Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE)53 km straight-line |
| Kasbah of Sfax & Bab DiwanTunisia | 5m 40s | 10:11:35Africa/Tunis | 18.6 km | 13.8% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA)7 km straight-line |
| Matmata Underground TroglodytesTunisia | Partial only | 10:10:33Africa/Tunis | 126.4 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)84 km straight-line |
| Medina of SousseTunisia | Partial only | 10:11:02Africa/Tunis | 134.7 km | Not stored | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)13 km straight-line |
| Ribat of MonastirTunisia | Partial only | 10:11:23Africa/Tunis | 133.2 km | Not stored | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)7 km straight-line |
| KasserineTunisia | 5m 27s | 10:08:08Africa/Tunis | 30.4 km | Not stored | Tozeur Nefta International Airport (TOE)152 km straight-line |
| GafsaTunisia | 5m 08s | 10:08:13Africa/Tunis | 51.4 km | Not stored | Tozeur Nefta International Airport (TOE)82 km straight-line |
| KairouanTunisia | 2m 43s | 10:10:10Africa/Tunis | 108.5 km | Not stored | Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE)54 km straight-line |
| GabèsTunisia | 4m 06s | 10:10:42Africa/Tunis | 86.4 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)61 km straight-line |
| MahdiaTunisia | 2m 50s | 10:11:52Africa/Tunis | 107.7 km | Not stored | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)40 km straight-line |
| Houmt Souk (Djerba)Tunisia | 4m 38s | 10:12:02Africa/Tunis | 73.8 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)7 km straight-line |
| ZarzisTunisia | 2m 51s | 10:12:39Africa/Tunis | 108.0 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)52 km straight-line |
| Sbeitla (Sufetula)Tunisia | 5m 17s | 10:08:36Africa/Tunis | 43.3 km | Not stored | Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE)151 km straight-line |
| Great Mosque of SfaxTunisia | 5m 40s | 10:11:35Africa/Tunis | 18.8 km | 13.8% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA)7 km straight-line |
| Ribat of MahdiaTunisia | 2m 47s | 10:11:53Africa/Tunis | 108.5 km | Not stored | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)40 km straight-line |
| Skifa el KahlaTunisia | 2m 48s | 10:11:53Africa/Tunis | 108.2 km | Not stored | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)40 km straight-line |
| Bourguiba MausoleumTunisia | Partial only | 10:11:23Africa/Tunis | 133.3 km | Not stored | Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)7 km straight-line |
| Ksar Ouled SoltaneTunisia | Partial only | 10:11:49Africa/Tunis | 197.6 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)123 km straight-line |
| Ksar HadadaTunisia | Partial only | 10:11:20Africa/Tunis | 167.7 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)96 km straight-line |
| CheniniTunisia | Partial only | 10:11:18Africa/Tunis | 189.2 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)117 km straight-line |
| Douz OasisTunisia | Partial only | 10:08:53Africa/Tunis | 153.1 km | Not stored | Tozeur Nefta International Airport (TOE)100 km straight-line |
| Chott el DjeridTunisia | Partial only | 10:07:47Africa/Tunis | 136.6 km | Not stored | Tozeur Nefta International Airport (TOE)40 km straight-line |
| Aghlabid BasinsTunisia | 2m 40s | 10:10:09Africa/Tunis | 109.2 km | Not stored | Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE)53 km straight-line |
| El Ghriba SynagogueTunisia | 4m 26s | 10:12:04Africa/Tunis | 79.3 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)10 km straight-line |
| Borj El KebirTunisia | 4m 42s | 10:12:03Africa/Tunis | 71.7 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)8 km straight-line |
| AmmaedaraTunisia | 4m 40s | 10:07:25Africa/Tunis | 68.0 km | Not stored | Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (TBJ)162 km straight-line |
| MaktarisTunisia | 2m 23s | 10:08:37Africa/Tunis | 112.0 km | Not stored | Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE)114 km straight-line |
| Roman Pools of GafsaTunisia | 5m 07s | 10:08:13Africa/Tunis | 52.4 km | Not stored | Tozeur Nefta International Airport (TOE)82 km straight-line |
| Chebika OasisTunisia | 4m 24s | 10:06:47Africa/Algiers | 76.7 km | Not stored | Tozeur Nefta International Airport (TOE)45 km straight-line |
| Tamerza CanyonTunisia | 4m 35s | 10:06:45Africa/Algiers | 70.9 km | Not stored | Tozeur Nefta International Airport (TOE)51 km straight-line |
| Midès CanyonTunisia | 4m 42s | 10:06:44Africa/Algiers | 67.2 km | Not stored | Tozeur Nefta International Airport (TOE)55 km straight-line |
| DouiretTunisia | Partial only | 10:11:22Africa/Tunis | 193.4 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)121 km straight-line |
| GuermessaTunisia | Partial only | 10:11:15Africa/Tunis | 181.6 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)110 km straight-line |
| Ksar HalloufTunisia | Partial only | 10:10:59Africa/Tunis | 150.0 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)87 km straight-line |
| Borj el HissarTunisia | 5m 38s | 10:12:17Africa/Tunis | 24.2 km | 13.8% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA)42 km straight-line |
| ThaenaeTunisia | 5m 43s | 10:11:28Africa/Tunis | 8.2 km | Not stored | Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA)7 km straight-line |
| GigthisTunisia | 2m 18s | 10:11:50Africa/Tunis | 113.6 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)39 km straight-line |
| Dar Jellouli MuseumTunisia | 5m 40s | 10:11:35Africa/Tunis | 18.9 km | 13.8% mean150 days · 2016–2025 | Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA)7 km straight-line |
| Fadhloun MosqueTunisia | 4m 34s | 10:12:15Africa/Tunis | 76.1 km | Not stored | Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE)18 km straight-line |
| Carthage RuinsTunisia | Partial only | 10:10:15Africa/Tunis | 240.4 km | Not stored | Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN)9 km straight-line |
| Bardo National MuseumTunisia | Partial only | 10:09:57Africa/Tunis | 232.3 km | Not stored | Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN)9 km straight-line |
Continue along the path
Calculated astronomy uses NASA / Fred Espenak Besselian elements, a sea-level WGS84 observer and a smooth lunar limb. Historical weather is regional context, not a forecast. Airport routes, site access, travel advice and accommodation availability require current checks. Read the Sources & method.