All of Jordan keeps one time, UTC+3, all year round.
Jordan at a glance
| Capital | Amman |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC+3 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
Which time zone Jordan uses
The whole of Jordan follows one IANA time zone: Asia/Amman.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Amman | --:-- | UTC+3 | Not observed | Amman, Zarqa, Irbid |
Daylight saving time in Jordan
Clocks in Jordan last changed for daylight saving time in 2022. Since then the offset has stayed the same all year.
Local time in the largest cities of Jordan
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | Amman | --:-- | Asia/Amman |
| Zarqa | Zarqa | --:-- | Asia/Amman |
| Irbid | Irbid | --:-- | Asia/Amman |
Time in Jordan compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Jordan, it is 1:00 AM in New York, 5:00 PM in Sydney and 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind |
Daylight across Jordan
In Amman, daylight runs from 10 hours 4 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 15 minutes at the June solstice.
Countries on the same time as Jordan
These countries read the same time as Jordan today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Plan around the time in Jordan
- Convert a time to or from Jordan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Amman to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Jordan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Jordan have?
One: Asia/Amman, at UTC+3 all year.
Does Jordan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 2022.
What is the time difference between Jordan and New York?
Jordan is 8 hours ahead of New York in January and 7 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Jordan does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.