Last updated: 19 Jan 2012
Visiting
Business hours
Business hours are generally 8.00am to 5.00pm, Sunday to Thursday.
Businesses observe a one to two hour lunch break from 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
Banks are open daily, except Friday and Saturday.
Public holidays
January 1 – New Year's Day
February 5 – Prophet's Birthday
May 1 – Labour Day
May 25 – Independence Day
June 9 – King Abdullah’s accession to the throne
June 16 – Al Isra’ wal Miraj
August 19 – Eid-al-Fitr
October 26 – Eid-al-Adha
November 15 – Muharram/New Year
December 25 – Christmas Day
Climate
Jordan’s climate varies significantly between summer and winter. The summer temperature is pleasant during the day with relatively cool nights. In winter the temperature is cold and at times freezing, with considerable amounts of rainfall occurring.
There are also differences between the climate on the coast at Aqaba, the Dead Sea, and the northern heights.
For weather details in Jordan, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.
Currency
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The official currency is the Jordanian Dinar (JOD) and is effectively pegged to the US dollar at 0.71 JOD per dollar.
1 JOD is equivalent to 1000 fils.
Time zones and time differences
Jordan is seven hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time. Daylight saving is from the last Friday in April to the last Friday in October.
To find out the current time in Amman, view the World Clock.
Dialling codes
Jordan's country code is 962.
For calls to Jordan from Australia dial: 0011 + 962 + area code + telephone number.
For calls from Jordan to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number.
For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes.
Electricity and water
Jordan’s power supply is 220 volts, 50Hz. The two-pin continental plugs are the most common.
Links and resources
Travel and tourism
HM King Abdullah Official Website – www.kingabdullah.jo
Queen Rania Al Abdullah Official Website – www.queenrania.jo
Visit Jordan – www.visitjordan.com
Please note: this list of websites and resources is not definitive. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by Austrade. The information provided is a guide only.