Total solar eclipse in Mahdia, Tunisia
Mahdia is inside the path of totality on Monday, August 2, 2027. The Moon will cover the Sun completely for:
from 10:10:23 to 10:13:23 local time (UTC+1), with the Sun 56° high to the south-east.
Eclipse times in Mahdia
| Phase | Local (UTC+1) | UTC | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:56:55 | 07:56:55 | 41° E |
| Totality begins | 10:10:23 | 09:10:23 | 56° ESE |
| Mid-totality | 10:11:53 | 09:11:53 | 56° ESE |
| Totality ends | 10:13:23 | 09:13:23 | 56° ESE |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:31:37 | 10:31:37 | 69° SE |
Weather and heat in early August
August average cloud cover here is about 23% (good for eclipse watching), and afternoons typically reach about 28°C. That works out to about 2m 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
- El Jem Amphitheatre: 4m 24s (37 km)
- Sfax: 5m 39s (87 km)
- Kairouan: 2m 42s (88 km)
- Sidi Bouzid: 5m 32s (149 km)
- Djerba: 4m 41s (180 km)
- Gabès: 4m 11s (196 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.