Total solar eclipse in Gafsa, Tunisia
Gafsa is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 10:05:42 to 10:10:50 local time (UTC+1), with the Sun 54° high to the east.
Eclipse times in Gafsa
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:53:51 | 07:53:51 | 39° E |
| Totality begins | 10:05:42 | 09:05:42 | 54° ESE |
| Mid-totality | 10:08:15 | 09:08:15 | 54° ESE |
| Totality ends | 10:10:50 | 09:10:50 | 55° ESE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:28:07 | 10:28:07 | 68° SE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 22% (good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 38°C. That works out to about 4m 00s 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). US advice: avoid the Mount Orbata area. Read the full advice: US · UK. Check your own government's latest advice before you book.
Other places nearby in the path
- Tozeur: 1m 52s (81 km)
- Kasserine: 5m 26s (85 km)
- Sidi Bouzid: 5m 32s (93 km)
- Tébessa: 5m 11s (125 km)
- Gabès: 4m 11s (135 km)
- Sfax: 5m 39s (181 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.