GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT JORDAN
Business Hours
  • Official working days in Jordan are from Sunday to Thursday
  • Business hours are usually from 8:00 to 15:00
  • Most shops are open until 22:00. Some shops close on Fridays, except for those in malls
Climate
  • Jordan enjoys a moderate Mediterranean climate. In May, the weather is relatively warm with expected temperatures: in Aqaba, around 36°C (96.8°F) high and 24°C (75.2°F) low, and in Amman, around 28°C (82.4°F) high and 22°C (71.6°F) low
Currency and Credit Cards
  • The Jordanian currency is the Jordanian Dinar, or JOD. It is subdivided into 1,000 fils or 100 piasters. Exchange rate is approximately USD 1 = JOD 0.70
  • Most hotels, restaurants, and stores accept credit cards, with American Express, Visa, and MasterCard being the most widely used.
Electrical Current
  • Jordan’s electricity supply is 220 volts / 50 cycles AC
  • Most varieties of adaptors and transformers are available in electrical shops
Time Zone
  • Time in Jordan is +3 GMT during all the year