Current local time in Az Zarqa, Jordan
The live clock above shows the time in Az Zarqa. Az Zarqa is in the Asia/Amman time zone, UTC+3 right now.
| Country | Jordan |
|---|---|
| Region | Zarqa |
| Population | about 844,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.07° N, 36.10° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Amman |
| Abbreviation | UTC+3 |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Az Zarqa 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 | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:29 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | 6:23 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 7:32 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Az Zarqa at about 12:44 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 36 minutes ahead of the sun, because Az Zarqa sits at 36.1° E, while its time zone is centred on 45.0° E.
Az Zarqa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Az Zarqa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Az Zarqa |
|---|---|---|
| Amman | 21 km (13 mi) | same time |
| As Salt | 35 km (22 mi) | same time |
| Irbid | 58 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Dar'a, Syria | 62 km (38 mi) | same time |
| Nablus, Palestine | 81 km (51 mi) | same time |
| Jerusalem, Israel | 90 km (56 mi) | same time |
| Nazareth, Israel | 103 km (64 mi) | same time |
| Al Khalil, Palestine | 112 km (69 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Jordan
Questions people ask
What time zone is Az Zarqa in?
Az Zarqa is in the Asia/Amman time zone, UTC+3, all year.
Does Az Zarqa have daylight saving time?
Az Zarqa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+3 all year.
Why isn't noon in Az Zarqa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Az Zarqa'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).