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Umm Qays, Irbid, Jordan – Jordan Flag

Current Date And Time In Umm Qays, Jordan

Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:17:27 EEST
State: Irbid
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 4,294

✈️ Umm Qays, Irbid, Jordan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Umm Qays, Irbid, Jordan using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Umm Qays.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Umm Qays with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Umm Qays — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Jordan, which includes Umm Qays, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Jordan before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Jordan's time zone +02:00, country calling code +962 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .JO. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Umm Qays.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)+02:00
📞 Country Calling Code+962
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.JO

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Jordan — police 911, ambulance 911, fire brigade 911, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Umm Qays. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Umm Qays.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
911
📞
General
911

📊 Jordan At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Jordan — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.720
High
👤
Life Expectancy
78.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
94.4%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$4,618
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
16.5%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Jordan development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Umm Qays for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Umm Qays
Regional Airport • RPN
Rosh Pina Airport
Rosh Pina, IL
38
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Umm Qays's exact coordinates, or Irbid's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Umm Qays From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Umm Qays to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)2,074 km1,289 mi~ 3h 11m
Paris (France)3,296 km2,048 mi~ 4h 38m
London (United Kingdom)3,568 km2,217 mi~ 4h 57m
Singapore (Singapore)7,891 km4,903 mi~ 10h 02m
Tokyo (Japan)9,051 km5,624 mi~ 11h 24m
New York (United States)9,133 km5,675 mi~ 11h 30m
Toronto (Canada)9,277 km5,765 mi~ 11h 40m
Los Angeles (United States)12,113 km7,527 mi~ 15h
Sydney (Australia)14,123 km8,775 mi~ 17h 22m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,276 km10,113 mi~ 19h 54m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Umm Qays, Jordan is set to Eastern European Summer Time (EEST) with a current offset of UTC +03:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Umm Qays requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern European Summer Time (EEST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC +03:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from February 26 (00:00) to October 30 (01:00).
🕒 Current Local Time10:17 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Umm Qays to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:17 PM on Saturday in Umm Qays. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Umm Qays right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Umm Qays
New York (United States)Sat, 3:17 PM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:17 PM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:17 PM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:17 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sat, 9:17 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:17 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:17 AM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:17 AM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:17 AM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:17 AM9h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Umm Qays — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Umm Qays is the Jordanian dinar (JOD), written as د.ا. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
د.ا 0.7090
JOD
€ 1 Euro
د.ا 0.8066
JOD
£ 1 British Pound
د.ا 0.9444
JOD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
د.ا 0.4949
JOD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
د.ا 0.5027
JOD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Umm Qays

Knowing which languages are used in Umm Qays helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Arabic

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Umm Qays. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Malka (Irbid, Jordan)4 mi7 kmENE
⬆️
Kafr Asad (Irbid, Jordan)4 mi7 kmSSE
⬆️
Ash Shunah ash Shamaliyah (Irbid, Jordan)5 mi8 kmWSW
⬆️
Duwaqarah (Irbid, Jordan)5 mi8 kmSE
⬆️
Sha‘ar HaGolan (Northern District, Israel)5 mi8 kmWNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Umm Qays

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Umm Qays is the Petra (Jordan), about 260 km away. Straight-line distances from Umm Qays to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan260 km161 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,285 km1,420 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,101 km2,548 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China6,983 km4,339 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,397 km6,460 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,635 km7,230 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,486 km7,759 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Umm Qays shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Irbid and Jordan. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Irbid Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Irbid, including major hub cities.
✈️ Jordan Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Jordan.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Umm Qays, Jordan runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type C/F/G socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Umm Qays and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Umm Qays.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
FType F: Two round pins + grounding clips (Schuko)
GType G: Three rectangular pins
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🧭 Umm Qays's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Umm Qays

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Umm Qays. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Umm Qays — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Umm Qays

Umm Qays keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Jordan. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Umm Qays

The closest airport to Umm Qays is Rosh Pina Airport (RPN), about 38 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Umm Qays From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Umm Qays needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Umm Qays gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Umm Qays

Umm Qays rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Umm Qays — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Umm Qays

ℹ️ Umm Qays OverviewSee the full profile of Umm Qays — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Umm Qays MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Umm Qays for distance and direction.
💰 Umm Qays CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Umm Qays

What side of the road do people drive on in Umm Qays?

Umm Qays, like the rest of Jordan, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Umm Qays use?

Umm Qays runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type C/F/G sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Umm Qays?

In Umm Qays, reach police on 911, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 911, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Umm Qays?

Rosh Pina Airport (RPN) is the nearest airport to Umm Qays, about 38 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Umm Qays in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Umm Qays runs on Eastern European Summer Time (UTC +02:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Umm Qays?

Umm Qays shares the official and regional languages of Irbid and Jordan — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Umm Qays?

No — Umm Qays uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD), symbol د.ا. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Umm Qays currency page for live rates.