Amman keeps UTC+3 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Amman and your time
Amman at a glance
| Country | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Region | Amman |
| Capital of | Jordan |
| Time zone | Asia/Amman |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 31.96° N, 35.95° E |
Amman time zone and clock changes
Amman follows the Asia/Amman time zone and stays on UTC+3 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2022; the tz database lists no change after that.
Amman is the capital, and all of Jordan keeps this time.
Clock changes in Amman, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Amman for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Amman and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Amman 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 11 h behind | 11 h behind | 10 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 2 h 30 min ahead | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 7 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
Because Amman keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Amman
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Over the year, daylight in Amman grows from 10 hours 4 minutes to 14 hours 15 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 11 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Amman
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:31 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:32 AM | 5:36 PM | 10 h 4 min |
When the sun is highest in Amman
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Amman: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Amman
Distance is not the same as time: Nablus (Palestine) lies just 71 km (44 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Amman.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarqa | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salt | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ajloun | 46 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Irbid | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ar Ramtha | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nablus (Palestine) | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Jerusalem (Israel) | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Bet Shemesh (Israel) | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
More cities in Jordan
All time zones and cities in Jordan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Amman in?
Amman uses the Asia/Amman time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Amman use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Amman last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Amman and New York?
Amman 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 Amman does not.
How long is the longest day in Amman?
About 14 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
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.