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Current Date And Time In Medjez el Bab, Tunisia

Monday, 27 July 2026
09:55:32 CET
Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CET)
Population: 22,287
District: Medjez El Bab

✈️ Medjez el Bab, Béja Governorate, Tunisia - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Medjez el Bab, Béja Governorate, Tunisia using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Medjez el Bab.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Medjez el Bab with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Medjez el Bab — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Tunisia, which includes Medjez el Bab, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Tunisia before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Tunisia's time zone +01:00, country calling code +216 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .TN. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Medjez el Bab.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+01:00
📞 Country Calling Code+216
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.TN

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Tunisia — police 197, ambulance 190, fire brigade 198. Store these in your phone before you reach Medjez el Bab. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Medjez el Bab.

🚔
Police
197
🚑
Ambulance
190
🚒
Fire
198

📊 Tunisia At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Tunisia — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.731
High
👤
Life Expectancy
76.7
years
📚
Literacy Rate
86.3%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,181
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
15.1%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Tunisia development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Medjez el Bab for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Medjez el Bab
International Airport • TUN
Tunis Carthage International Airport
Tunis, TN
59
km away
Nearest to Béja (Capital)
Regional Airport • TBJ
Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport
Tabarka, TN
39
km from Béja

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Medjez el Bab's exact coordinates, or Béja's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Medjez el Bab From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Medjez el Bab to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Paris (France)1,479 km919 mi~ 2h 29m
London (United Kingdom)1,822 km1,132 mi~ 2h 54m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)4,492 km2,791 mi~ 6h 02m
New York (United States)6,984 km4,340 mi~ 8h 58m
Toronto (Canada)7,230 km4,493 mi~ 9h 15m
Singapore (Singapore)10,293 km6,396 mi~ 12h 52m
Tokyo (Japan)10,461 km6,500 mi~ 13h 03m
Los Angeles (United States)10,477 km6,510 mi~ 13h 05m
Sydney (Australia)16,538 km10,276 mi~ 20h 12m
Auckland (New Zealand)18,693 km11,615 mi~ 22h 45m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Medjez el Bab, Tunisia is set to Central European Time (CET) with a current offset of UTC +01:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Medjez el Bab requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral European Time (CET)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +01:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time9:55 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Medjez el Bab to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:55 AM on Monday in Medjez el Bab. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Medjez el Bab right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Medjez el Bab
New York (United States)Mon, 4:55 AM5h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 1:55 AM8h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 4:55 AM5h behind
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 9:55 AMSame time
Paris (France)Mon, 10:55 AM1h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 12:55 PM3h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 4:55 PM7h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 5:55 PM8h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 6:55 PM9h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 8:55 PM11h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Medjez el Bab — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Medjez el Bab is the Tunisian dinar (TND), written as د.ت. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
د.ت 2.96
TND
€ 1 Euro
د.ت 3.37
TND
£ 1 British Pound
د.ت 3.95
TND
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
د.ت 2.07
TND
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
د.ت 2.10
TND

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Medjez el Bab

Knowing which languages are used in Medjez el Bab helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Arabic

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Medjez el Bab. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Goubellat (Béja Governorate, Tunisia)8 mi13 kmSSE
⬆️
Testour (Béja Governorate, Tunisia)12 mi19 kmSW
⬆️
Borj el Amri (Manouba, Tunisia)16 mi25 kmENE
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El Battan (Manouba, Tunisia)17 mi27 kmNE
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Tebourba (Manouba, Tunisia)18 mi28 kmNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Medjez el Bab

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Medjez el Bab is the Colosseum (Italy), about 633 km away. Straight-line distances from Medjez el Bab to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
ColosseumRome, Italy633 km393 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan2,488 km1,546 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India6,411 km3,984 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China8,634 km5,365 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil8,636 km5,366 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico9,343 km5,806 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru10,194 km6,335 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Medjez el Bab shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Béja Governorate and Tunisia. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Béja Governorate Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Béja Governorate, including major hub cities.
✈️ Tunisia Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Tunisia.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Medjez el Bab, Tunisia runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/E socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Medjez el Bab and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Medjez el Bab.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
EType E: Two round pins + hole
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🧭 Medjez el Bab's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Medjez el Bab

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Medjez el Bab. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Medjez el Bab — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Medjez el Bab

Medjez el Bab keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Tunisia. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Medjez el Bab

The closest airport to Medjez el Bab is Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), about 59 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Medjez el Bab From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Medjez el Bab needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Medjez el Bab gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Medjez el Bab

Medjez el Bab rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Medjez el Bab — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Medjez el Bab

ℹ️ Medjez el Bab OverviewSee the full profile of Medjez el Bab — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Medjez el Bab MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Medjez el Bab for distance and direction.
💰 Medjez el Bab CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Medjez el Bab

What side of the road do people drive on in Medjez el Bab?

Medjez el Bab, like the rest of Tunisia, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Medjez el Bab use?

Medjez el Bab runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/E sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Medjez el Bab?

In Medjez el Bab, reach police on 197, ambulance on 190, fire brigade on 198. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Medjez el Bab?

Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) is the nearest airport to Medjez el Bab, about 59 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Medjez el Bab in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Medjez el Bab runs on Central European Time (UTC +01:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Medjez el Bab?

Medjez el Bab shares the official and regional languages of Béja Governorate and Tunisia — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Medjez el Bab?

No — Medjez el Bab uses the Tunisian dinar (TND), symbol د.ت. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Medjez el Bab currency page for live rates.