General Information
Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a fascinating city of contrasts – a unique blend of old and new, ideally situated on a hilly area between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley.
A bustling city of 2 million people, sits atop seven hills. The people of Amman are multi-cultural, multi-denominational, well educated and extremely hospitable. They welcome visitors and take pride in showing them around their fascinating and vibrant city. It is a safe, friendly city for walking, with a busy commercial and administrative centre. While much of it has been built over the past 50 years, significant archaeological remains give testament to this ancient city’s place in history.

Time zone
GMT +2 hours during winter time
GMT +3 hours during summer time

Electrical system
Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Housekeeping.

Language(s) spoken
Arabic is the official language, but English is also widely spoken

Working hours
Government offices are open Sunday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. All businesses and most shops are closed on Fridays.

Time and distance to city centre - 10 minutes / 12 kilometers

Shopping hours
Most Jordanians work five days a week, with Friday and Saturday off, but business and shopping hours are flexible. Some stores open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and other stores may remain open all day, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Most malls and supermarkets offer extended Friday shopping.

Time and distance to shopping & financial district
Swefiyah shopping area 10-minutes drive
Abdoun Mall 7-minutes drive
Zara Shopping Centre 12-minutes drive
Mecca Mall 12-minutes drive

Shmeisani financial district 3 minutes drive
Swefiyah financial district 10 minutes drive