General information
Amman, a bustling city of 2 million people, sits atop seven hills. Amman is known
as the White City: all its buildings are finished in the local white limestone.
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
Eastern Europe Time
Language(s) spoken
Arabic is the official language spoken locally. English is widely spoken.
Electrical system
Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through
the Concierge.
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 9:30 am to 6:00 pm,
but close for a few hours in mid-afternoon. Other stores may remain open
all day, from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Working hours
Government offices are open from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. All businesses and most
shops, other than those in the souqs, are closed on Fridays. During the Holy
Month of Ramadan, working hours are more flexible and generally shorter.
Time and distance to city centre
20 minutes/22 kilometres/13.7 miles
Time and distance to shopping
Swefiyah shopping area is a 5-minute drive (5 kilometres/3 miles)
Abdoun Shopping Mall is a 7-minute drive (8 kilometres/5 miles)
Zara Shopping Centre is a 12-minute drive (10 kilometres/6 miles)
Mecca Shopping Mall is a 12-minute drive (10 kilometres/6 miles)
Time and distance to financial district
Shmeisani financial district is a 10-minute drive (7 kilometres/4.4 miles);
Swefiyah financial district is a 5-minute drive (5 kilometres/3 miles)
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