Jordan Languages - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

For entry into Jordan all nationals must have a passport valid for six months and a must..

Travel Health

Recommended vaccinations for travel to Jordan are Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, and Tetanus..

Local Currency

The currency in Jordan is the Jordanian dinar (JD)Dinar. Notes are in denominations of..

Weather

The climate in Jordan generally changes with the altitude. The lower areas such as the..

Local Customs

You will find the people of Jordan to be proud and extremely welcoming of all visitors to..

Languages

Arabic is the national language of Jordan although most Jordanians speak English..

Transport Options

The main international airport in Jordan is the Queen Alia International (AMM) which is..

Travel Tips

Levels of crime are generally low in Jordan however women should always exercise caution..

Local Food

Jordanian cuisine is similar to most Middle Eastern cooking however also includes freshly..

Local Timezones

Standard Time in Jordan is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). From 00:00 on..

Dutyfree Limits

Customs regulations exempt from duty most items carried by tourists, including cameras..

Languages

Arabic is the national language of Jordan although most Jordanians speak English, especially in urban areas such as Amman. French and German are also very popular languages after English.

The telephone country code for Jordan is 962. Mobile coverage is good throughout the country and Internet cafes are readily available.

The Central Post Office in Amman is the only post office where packages can be sent and airmail to Western Europe usually takes three to five days. A 24 hour service is available to approximately 22 countries for a much higher charge.

Post office hours are: Sat-Thurs 0800-1900 in summer and 0700-1700 in winter, Fri 0700-1300.