HD films in Sfax, on less data. Even on 1 Mbps.
Sfax at a glance
- Where
- Sfax Governorate, Tunisia
- Population
- about 281,000
- Time zone
- Africa/Tunis (UTC+1)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 18:00–22:00 UTC
- Daylight
- about 9 h 49 min in mid-winter, 14 h 29 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 8 m
- Nearest cities
- Sousse 121 km · Tunis 237 km
- Subtitle languages
- Arabic, French
Sfax, and the connections it runs on
Sfax is the capital of Sfax Governorate. Around 281,000 people live in Sfax; outside the centre, connections thin out quickly.
How much data a film uses in Sfax
How far does a 5 GB bundle go in Sfax? About 8 hours of HD 720p with Silux Media, versus 3.7 hours with other media servers at the same picture quality (our measurements).
Beyond Sfax
The nearest other cities we cover are Sousse (121 km) and Tunis (237 km). On trains, buses and roads between them, quality re-adjusts every three seconds.
The closest city we cover outside Tunisia is Tripoli, Libya (about 305 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
When Sfax sits down to watch
Sfax is on UTC+1. The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 18:00–22:00 UTC — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Daylight in Sfax runs from about 9 h 49 min (mid-winter) to 14 h 29 min (mid-summer).
Questions from Sfax
Can I watch my films in Libya?
Anywhere, Libya included. Roaming allowances are small, which is where using under half the data pays off.
Can I watch my own films in Sfax?
Yes — put the server on a PC, Mac, NAS or Raspberry Pi at home, add your folders, and your films play on any screen in Sfax.
What's the busiest time for streaming in Sfax?
Between about 7 and 11 pm local time. Quality re-adjusts every three seconds, so a crowded evening network means a lighter picture for a moment, not a frozen one.
Will it work on the way to Sousse?
Yes — the 121 km trip to Sousse is no problem: the stream adapts to each mast you pass instead of stopping.
Does it support Arabic and French subtitles?
Yes — name a subtitle file with its language code (for example .ar.srt) and it's matched automatically; tracks inside the film are offered too.
What does Silux Media cost in Tunisia?
Free. Running the server at home in Sfax costs nothing, and the apps are free; paid plans only add managed extras.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.