Total solar eclipse in Kairouan, Tunisia
Kairouan is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 10:08:52 to 10:11:34 local time (UTC+1), with the Sun 55° high to the east.
Eclipse times in Kairouan
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:55:46 | 07:55:46 | 40° E |
| Totality begins | 10:08:52 | 09:08:52 | 55° ESE |
| Mid-totality | 10:10:13 | 09:10:13 | 55° ESE |
| Totality ends | 10:11:34 | 09:11:34 | 55° ESE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:29:38 | 10:29:38 | 68° 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 2m 01s 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
- El Jem Amphitheatre: 4m 24s (70 km)
- Mahdia: 3m 00s (88 km)
- Sidi Bouzid: 5m 32s (92 km)
- Sfax: 5m 39s (118 km)
- Kasserine: 5m 26s (128 km)
- Tébessa: 5m 11s (182 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.