Jordan facts
| Capital | Amman |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, Western Asia |
| Area | 89,342 km² · 34,495 sq mi · 22,076,855 acres |
| Language | Arabic |
| Demonym | Jordanian |
| Currency | Jordanian Dinar (JOD) |
| Time zone | Asia/Amman · UTC+3 · 10:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +962 |
| Internet domain | .jo |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types C, F, G |
| Capital coordinates | 31.9552, 35.945 |
Time difference
Amman is on UTC+3 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 5:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 2:00 a.m. |
| London | 10:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 9:00 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
- Jordan is about 0.95% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Jordan is about 36.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Amman to Washington, D.C.: about 9,533 km (5,923 mi) as the crow flies.
- Amman to London: about 3,641 km (2,262 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Jordan shares land borders with 5 countries: Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria.
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 Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
How big is Jordan?
Jordan covers about 89,342 km² (34,495 sq mi), ranking 110 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.95% of the size of the United States. It is about 36.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Jordan in?
Amman uses UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) today. When it is noon in Amman, it is 5:00 a.m. in New York and 10:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Jordan use?
Jordan uses the Jordanian Dinar (JOD).
What is the country code for Jordan?
The international calling code is +962. From the United States dial 011 962 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 962.
What language is spoken in Jordan?
Official or national language: Arabic.