Eclipse times
Local time in El-Hamma-Djerid on 2 August 2027 (CET (UTC+1)).
| Partial eclipse begins | 08:53:03 |
|---|---|
| Totality begins | 10:05:53 |
| Maximum eclipse | 10:07:18 |
| Totality ends | 10:08:43 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 11:27:11 |
What you will see
El-Hamma-Djerid is inside the path of totality. At 10:07:18 local time the Moon covers the whole Sun and the daylight drops away for 2 m 50 s. Totality begins at 10:05:53 and ends at 10:08:43.
At the peak the Sun is 54° above the horizon, towards the east, so you want a clear view in that direction from El-Hamma-Djerid.
From first contact to last contact the eclipse lasts 2 h 34 min, so allow time for the partial phases on either side of totality.
The longest totality in Tunisia among the places listed here is 5 m 43 s at Mahires. This spot gets 2 m 53 s less.
Key facts
| Eclipse type | Total solar eclipse |
|---|---|
| Sun covered at the peak | 100% |
| Totality lasts | 2 m 50 s |
| First to last contact | 2 h 34 min |
| Sun height at maximum | 54° |
| Direction of the Sun | east |
| Distance to the path of totality | Inside the path |
| Time zone | Africa/Tunis, CET (UTC+1) |
| Elevation | 34 m |
| Population | 6,467 |
Times are for the centre of the Sun and are predictions. Mountains on the Moon’s edge can shift contact times and the length of totality by a few seconds, and more near the edge of the path.
Seeing totality
El-Hamma-Djerid is inside the path, so you do not need to travel. Totality is longest on the centre line and shorter towards the edges.
Eye safety guide: Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses, except during totality.
Nearby places
- Degache (total, 2 m 35 s)
- Tozeur (total, 1 m 46 s)
- Nefta (partial, 99.9%)
- Chebika (total, 4 m 25 s)
- Ar Rudayyif (total, 4 m 45 s)
- Metlaoui (total, 4 m 41 s)
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