Total solar eclipse in El Jem Amphitheatre, Tunisia
El Jem Amphitheatre is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 10:09:10 to 10:13:34 local time (UTC+1), with the Sun 56° high to the east.
Eclipse times in El Jem Amphitheatre
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:56:27 | 07:56:27 | 41° E |
| Totality begins | 10:09:10 | 09:09:10 | 55° ESE |
| Mid-totality | 10:11:22 | 09:11:22 | 56° ESE |
| Totality ends | 10:13:34 | 09:13:34 | 56° ESE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:31:09 | 10:31:09 | 69° SE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 25% (good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 36°C. That works out to about 3m 19s of expected clear totality. These are long-term averages (NASA POWER, 2001–2025), not a forecast.
Travel advice
US Department of State: Level 2, Exercise increased caution for Tunisia (updated 2026-05-20). Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Mahdia: 3m 00s (37 km)
- Sfax: 5m 39s (61 km)
- Kairouan: 2m 42s (70 km)
- Sidi Bouzid: 5m 32s (114 km)
- Djerba: 4m 41s (159 km)
- Gabès: 4m 11s (165 km)
The planner has the map, a minute-by-minute plan for the day, calendar alarms, and a share card.
Good to know
Look at the Sun only through certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses during the partial phases. Take them off only during totality, and put them back on when the bright edge returns. Within a couple of kilometres of the path's edge, the Moon's mountains can shift these times by a few seconds, so stay well inside the band if you can.