Current local time in Amman, Jordan
The live clock above shows the time in Amman. Amman is in the Asia/Amman time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Region | Amman |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 31.95° N, 35.93° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Amman |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Amman doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:30 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 6:24 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:32 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Amman at about 12:45 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 36 minutes ahead of the sun, because Amman sits at 35.9° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Amman time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Amman |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 11 hours behind in Jan, 10 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 1 hour ahead | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 5 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 6 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Amman |
|---|---|---|
| Az Zarqa | 21 km (13 mi) | same time |
| As Salt | 22 km (14 mi) | same time |
| Irbid | 67 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Nablus, Palestine | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Jerusalem, Israel | 71 km (44 mi) | same time |
| Dar'a, Syria | 77 km (48 mi) | same time |
| Al Khalil, Palestine | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Nazareth, Israel | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Jordan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Amman in?
Amman is in the Asia/Amman time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Amman have daylight saving time?
Amman doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Amman when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Amman's clocks follow a zone centred on 45.0° E, so on standard time they run about 36 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).