UpToWhereEclipse 2027 in El Jem: how long does totality last?
El Jem is well placed: totality here runs 4m 24s. Duration peaks along the centre line of the band and falls away toward its edges, so if you move at all on eclipse day, move toward the centre.
Inside the path of totalityThe sky over El Jem, second by second
Drag through the eclipse, or press play. Every time, position and darkness level is computed for this exact spot.
Disc sizes are exaggerated so you can see the geometry; the track, the times and the darkness curve are computed from the eclipse elements for this exact point.
Local times
| Partial begins | 08:56:24 |
| Totality begins | 10:09:08 |
| Maximum | 10:11:19 |
| Totality ends | 10:13:31 |
| Partial ends | 11:31:06 |
All times are local for Africa/Tunis (UTC+1) on eclipse day.
Where exactly should you stand in El Jem?
Line the eclipsed Sun up with a ridge, a tower or a person, and get the spot to stand on and the second it happens.
Open the planner →Frequently asked questions
Will the 2027 eclipse be total in El Jem?
Yes. El Jem is inside the path of totality on 2 August 2027, and totality lasts 4m 24s, from 10:09:08 to 10:13:31 local time.
What time is the eclipse in El Jem?
Maximum eclipse is at 10:11:19 local time (Africa/Tunis). The partial phase begins at 08:56:24 and ends at 11:31:06.
Will terrain block the view?
Almost certainly not. The Sun is 55.9° above the horizon here at maximum, so an obstruction would have to be extraordinarily close and tall. That was the decisive question for the 2026 eclipse, when the Sun was nearly setting, and it will be again for the January 2028 annular eclipse.