Jordan travel details
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Jordan has a population of 10M with main currency as Jordanian Dinar. The languages spoken are Arabic. Jordan travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are common in Jordan. Tipping is expected in Jordan since staff depend on tips to supplement their often minimum wages. Internet speed in Jordan is on average 3.3 Mbps.
Jordan travel advice
⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution
Increased tensions in the Middle East may result in airspace closures, flight cancellations and diversions, and other travel disruptions. Demonstration and protest activity may occur, and localised security situations could deteriorate with little notice. Avoid all demonstrations and protests. Monitor local media for updates and follow the advice of authorities.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Jordan overall due to the threat of terrorism.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Issue Date : Apr 14, 2024
Jordan weather
Jordan essential details
Plugs
Jordan uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D, Type F, Type G and Type J.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Arabic
Money in Jordan
Currencies
Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (symbol: ?.?), code JOD.Banknotes come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 dinars. Dinar is subdivided into 100 piastres. Coins come in denominations of 1 dinar and 50, 25, 10, 1 and 0 piastres.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Jordan. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping
Expected to tip Tipping is expected in Jordan since staff depend on tips to supplement their often minimum wages.
Internet in Jordan
Internet
Internet speed in Jordan is on average 3.3 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Jordan is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 9.98 JOD, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Orange, Umniah or Zain. Jordan uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Jordan upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Jordan, dial +, then 962 (the country code for Jordan), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Jordan, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 6 .
Jordan travel details
Driving in Jordan
Emergecy
Universal
999
Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire department
999
Jordan map
Jordan visa advice
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