Tunis, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia uses Africa/Tunis, currently CET (UTC+01:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, with a population of about 693,200. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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The city center and areas near the old medina put major sights and transit links within close reach, making them a convenient base. Suburbs along the coast offer a calmer, more residential feel, connected to downtown by a light rail line.
The old medina's narrow lanes are most comfortable to wander in the cooler morning hours, before the midday sun becomes intense in warmer months. Coastal areas nearby are popular for an evening walk once temperatures ease later in the day.
A light rail network and buses connect the city center to outlying suburbs, while taxis are widely available and inexpensive for shorter trips. The medina itself is pedestrian-only, so walking is the only way to explore its interior.
Spring and autumn bring mild, comfortable temperatures well suited to walking the medina and coastal areas. Summer can be quite hot, while winter is mild by regional standards but does bring occasional rain.
Tunisia uses the TND, calling code +216.
Tunisia's currency is the dinar, and Arabic is the official language, with French also widely spoken and understood in business and tourism. A relaxed, unhurried approach to conversation and negotiation is the norm here.
