North Africa · Tunisia
The 2027 eclipse in Sfax.
Sfax’s city reference point is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027. We checked it against NASA’s published northern and southern limits. That supports planning for totality in the city; it does not assign the same duration to every address in the wider governorate.
NASA GSFC · 2027 eclipse path table · IMCCE · Sfax coordinates, PDF p. 104 (2016 report)
At a glance
- Eclipse date: 2 August 2027
- Eclipse type: Totality at the city reference
- Sources reviewed:
Check your precise observing point on NASA’s map for circumstances and its stated time reference. NASA.
Computed eclipse timings · CEST (UTC+2)
- Totality begins (C2):
- Maximum eclipse:
- Totality ends (C3):
- Totality duration: 5 min 41 s
Computed times use CEST (UTC+2) as one comparison clock across the guide, not each destination’s local civil time. The downloadable data preserves UTC contacts.
Reference coordinates: 34.7500, 10.7167 · JPL DE421.
How we checked Sfax
The reference is approximately 34.75°N, 10.72°E. At that longitude, interpolation of NASA’s path table places the boundary latitudes near 35.71°N and 33.43°N. Sfax lies between them. This is our geographical comparison, not a quotation of city timings; the IMCCE source supplies coordinates only, from an older report.
NASA GSFC · 2027 eclipse path table · IMCCE · Sfax coordinates, PDF p. 104 (2016 report)
The medina is an area, not a viewing reservation
Tunisia’s submission on UNESCO’s Tentative List describes Sfax’s walled medina and its regular street plan. A place described as near the medina still needs an exact entrance and a clear explanation of access. The Tentative List entry is not confirmation of a World Heritage inscription or a public eclipse event.
For a room in or near the old city, ask where the party can gather without blocking entrances or shared spaces. Confirm any terrace permission, stairs and capacity directly. A historic setting can be part of your visit while your eclipse observation takes place at a separately checked location.
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Destination questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in Sfax?
At the reference coordinates for Sfax, totality on 2 August 2027 is estimated from 11:08:44 to 11:14:25 CEST (UTC+2), lasting about 5 min 41 s. Check your exact address against the NASA eclipse map.
Are the Sfax times local clock times?
All displayed times use the common CEST (UTC+2) reference; the downloadable dataset stores UTC. These computed estimates are not necessarily the destination’s local civil time. Keep the time-zone label and confirm the clock used by your host or transport provider.
Does a stay in Sfax include a viewing spot?
Only if the host explicitly includes it. Confirm whether the offer is an overnight stay, a viewing-only space or both, with access hours, capacity and permission to use the space. At this reference point the Sun is about 56° above the horizon at maximum; check obstructions at your actual spot. This guide does not confirm availability.
NASA · Sources and timing method · Reviewed
Protect your eyes during the partial phases
Use appropriate solar viewers whenever the Sun is partly visible. Ordinary sunglasses are not solar viewers. Follow NASA’s instructions for filters and for any binoculars, cameras or telescopes.
Sources and scope
We compared the cities with primary eclipse sources and wrote the practical planning notes separately. Exact circumstances depend on the observing point. We are independent of the cited institutions.
Computed times use CEST (UTC+2) as one comparison clock across the guide, not each destination’s local civil time. The downloadable data preserves UTC contacts.
- NASA GSFC · 2027 eclipse path table
- IMCCE · Sfax coordinates, PDF p. 104 (2016 report)
- UNESCO · Médina de Sfax, Tentative List
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Guide by NEXO APEX · Sources reviewed