Zarqa runs on UTC+3 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zarqa and your time
Zarqa at a glance
| Country | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Region | Zarqa |
| Time zone | Asia/Amman |
| UTC offset now | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2022 |
| Coordinates | 32.07° N, 36.09° E |
Which time zone Zarqa uses
The clocks in Zarqa follow Asia/Amman and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 2022. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+3.
Zarqa is on the same time as the rest of Jordan, including the capital, Amman.
Clock changes in Zarqa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zarqa for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zarqa is
When it is 9:00 AM in Zarqa, 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 | 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 Zarqa 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Zarqa
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Day length in Zarqa runs from 10 hours 3 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 15 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:46 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Zarqa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:32 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zarqa
Zarqa lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Zarqa
Only 80 km (50 mi) away, Nablus in Palestine is 1 hour behind Zarqa. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amman | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salt | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ajloun | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ar Ramtha | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Irbid | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nablus (Palestine) | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Jerusalem (Israel) | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Bet Shemesh (Israel) | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
More cities in Jordan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zarqa in?
Zarqa uses the Asia/Amman time zone, which is UTC+3 all year.
Does Zarqa use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zarqa last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC+3 all year.
What is the time difference between Zarqa and New York?
Zarqa 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 Zarqa does not.
Is Zarqa on the same time as Amman?
Yes. Zarqa and Amman both use UTC+3 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zarqa?
About 14 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 3 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.