Tunisia facts
| Capital | Tunis |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Africa, Northern Africa |
| Area | 163,610 km² · 63,170 sq mi · 40,428,849 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Tunisian |
| Currency | Tunisian Dinar (TND) |
| Time zone | Africa/Tunis · UTC+1 · 8:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +216 |
| Internet domain | .tn |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, E |
| Capital coordinates | 36.819, 10.1658 |
Time difference
Tunis is on UTC+1 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 7:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 4:00 a.m. |
| London | 12:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 11:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Tunisia is about 1.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Tunisia is about 67.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Tunis to Washington, D.C.: about 7,339 km (4,560 mi) as the crow flies.
- Tunis to London: about 1,824 km (1,133 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Tunisia shares land borders with 2 countries: Algeria, Libya.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Tunisia?
The capital of Tunisia is Tunis.
How big is Tunisia?
Tunisia covers about 163,610 km² (63,170 sq mi), ranking 91 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 67.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Tunisia in?
Tunis uses UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) today. When it is noon in Tunis, it is 7:00 a.m. in New York and 12:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Tunisia use?
Tunisia uses the Tunisian Dinar (TND).
What is the country code for Tunisia?
The international calling code is +216. From the United States dial 011 216 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 216.
What language is spoken in Tunisia?
Official or national language: Arabic.