Is Sfax in the path of totality?

Yes. Sfax is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.

How long will totality last in Sfax?

About 5m 43s, from 10:08:38 to 10:14:21 local time (UTC+1), calculated for the town centre.

Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Sfax?

During totality the Sun will be 56 degrees above the horizon towards the east-south-east. Choose a spot with nothing tall to the east-south-east.

Where near Sfax is totality longest?

Tunisia’s National Institute of Meteorology puts the longest totality in the country around Chaffar, on the coast just south of Sfax, only a few seconds longer than in the city itself.

Can I get to Sfax by train from Tunis on the morning?

No. The earliest train from Tunis arrives after totality, and tickets go on sale only three days ahead. Travel the day before.

Solar eclipse in Sfax, Tunisia in 2027

Name: Total solar eclipse in Sfax
Start: 2027-08-02T08:56:19+01:00
End: 2027-08-02T11:31:36+01:00
Location: Sfax

08:56Totality 10:0811:31

Local time (UTC+1). The whole eclipse lasts about 2 h 35 min, and totality is the dark band in the middle.

Eclipse times in Sfax

Partial eclipse begins: 08:56:19
Totality begins: 10:08:38
Maximum eclipse: 10:11:29
Totality ends: 10:14:21
Partial eclipse ends: 11:31:36
Duration of totality: 5m 43s
Sun’s height at maximum: 56°
Sun’s direction at maximum: 112° (ESE)

Local time, UTC+1, for the town centre. Times can shift by a few seconds across town.

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Sfax and the path of totality

Sfax is the large yellow dot. The dark band is the path of totality; the further you are from its edges, the longer totality lasts.

Path of totality, where the Sun is completely coveredOutside the band, a partial eclipse only

Where to look

The Sun will be 56° above the horizon towards the east-south-east. That is roughly the height of a raised fist held at arm’s length, stacked 6 times above the horizon. Pick a spot with nothing tall on that side: a beach or hillside facing east-south-east is ideal, while narrow streets and tall buildings to the east-south-east can block the view.

Watching the eclipse in Sfax

Sfax is Tunisia’s second city and sits near the centre line, with well over five minutes of totality. The walled medina is one of the most authentic in the country.

Getting to Sfax

Sfax has a small international airport, and Tunis-Carthage is about three hours by road or rail.

Good questions

Is Sfax in the path of totality?: Yes. Sfax is inside the path of the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027, so the Sun will be completely covered.
How long will totality last in Sfax?: About 5m 43s, from 10:08:38 to 10:14:21 local time (UTC+1), calculated for the town centre.
Where in the sky will the eclipse be seen from Sfax?: During totality the Sun will be 56 degrees above the horizon towards the east-south-east. Choose a spot with nothing tall to the east-south-east.
Where near Sfax is totality longest?: Tunisia’s National Institute of Meteorology puts the longest totality in the country around Chaffar, on the coast just south of Sfax, only a few seconds longer than in the city itself.
Can I get to Sfax by train from Tunis on the morning?: No. The earliest train from Tunis arrives after totality, and tickets go on sale only three days ahead. Travel the day before.

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