Asia · Western Asia · Sovereign state
Current time in Jordan
A single time zone at UTC+03:00.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About Jordan's time
A single time zone.
Jordan operates on a single timezone—Asia/Amman at UTC+03:00—and no longer observes daylight saving time, making it consistent year-round.
Major cities
Cities of Jordan.
History
How Jordan keeps time.
Jordan historically observed daylight saving time for decades, adjusting clocks forward in spring and back in autumn in line with many Middle Eastern and European countries. However, in 2022, the Jordanian government made the decision to abolish DST permanently, adopting permanent standard time at UTC+03:00 (Asia/Amman). This move simplified timekeeping and aligned Jordan’s civil time more closely with solar noon, especially during summer months when DST had previously shifted clocks to UTC+04:00. The change took effect starting in 2022, eliminating seasonal clock shifts for residents and businesses.
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Things about Jordan's time.
One practical effect of Jordan’s permanent UTC+03:00 is that in summer, sunrise occurs quite early—sometimes before 5:00 AM in June—meaning mornings are bright while evenings remain relatively short. Conversely, winter sunsets can occur as early as 4:30 PM, contributing to noticeably shorter daylight hours. Despite being geographically west of countries like Saudi Arabia (which uses UTC+03:00 year-round), Jordan previously used DST, creating temporary alignment gaps. Now that DST is gone, time coordination with neighboring countries like Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria is more consistent year-round. Notably, Jordan’s decision reflects a broader regional and global trend toward eliminating DST for simplicity and energy efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jordan's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Jordan observe daylight saving time?
- No, Jordan abolished daylight saving time in 2022 and now stays on UTC+03:00 (Asia/Amman) all year round.
- What is the current time in Amman?
- Amman operates on UTC+03:00 without any seasonal adjustments, so the time remains the same throughout the year.
- Is Jordan in the same time zone as Saudi Arabia?
- Yes, both Jordan and Saudi Arabia now use UTC+03:00 year-round, making their clocks synchronized at all times since Jordan stopped observing DST in 2022.
- Why did Jordan stop using daylight saving time?
- Jordan discontinued DST in 2022 to simplify timekeeping, reduce confusion, and better align civil time with natural daylight patterns, especially during summer months when sunrise was already very early.
- How does Jordan’s timezone affect daily life?
- With permanent UTC+03:00, Jordan experiences very early sunrises in summer (before 5:00 AM) and early sunsets in winter (around 4:30 PM), which can influence school, work, and prayer schedules.
- Are there multiple time zones in Jordan?
- No, the entire country uses a single timezone: Asia/Amman (UTC+03:00).
- When did Jordan last observe daylight saving time?
- Jordan observed DST as recently as 2021, shifting to UTC+04:00 during summer months before permanently ending the practice in 2022.
- Does Jordan share its timezone with any other countries?
- Yes, Jordan shares UTC+03:00 with several neighbors including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Syria, making cross-border coordination straightforward throughout the year.
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