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Şarfa, Karak, Jordan – Jordan Flag

Current Date And Time In Şarfa, Jordan

Sunday, 26 July 2026
14:22:13 EEST
State: Karak
Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 4,873

✈️ Şarfa, Karak, Jordan - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Şarfa, Karak, 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 Şarfa.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Şarfa 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 Şarfa — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Jordan, which includes Şarfa, 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 Şarfa.

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 Şarfa. 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 Şarfa.

🚔
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 Şarfa for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Şarfa
Regional Airport • MTZ
Bar Yehuda Airfield
Masada, IL
25
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Şarfa From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Şarfa 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)2,035 km1,264 mi~ 3h 09m
Paris (France)3,396 km2,110 mi~ 4h 45m
London (United Kingdom)3,674 km2,283 mi~ 5h 04m
Singapore (Singapore)7,866 km4,888 mi~ 10h
Tokyo (Japan)9,142 km5,681 mi~ 11h 30m
New York (United States)9,233 km5,737 mi~ 11h 37m
Toronto (Canada)9,386 km5,832 mi~ 11h 48m
Los Angeles (United States)12,248 km7,610 mi~ 15h 10m
Sydney (Australia)14,073 km8,745 mi~ 17h 18m
Auckland (New Zealand)16,229 km10,084 mi~ 19h 51m

✈ 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 Şarfa, 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 Şarfa 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 Time2:22 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Şarfa to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:22 PM on Sunday in Şarfa. 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 Şarfa 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 Şarfa
New York (United States)Sun, 7:22 AM7h behind
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 4:22 AM10h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 7:22 AM7h behind
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 12:22 PM2h behind
Paris (France)Sun, 1:22 PM1h behind
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 3:22 PM1h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 7:22 PM5h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 8:22 PM6h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 9:22 PM7h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 11:22 PM9h 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 Şarfa — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Şarfa 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 0.8064
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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Şarfa

Knowing which languages are used in Şarfa 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 Şarfa. 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
Faqqu' (Karak, Jordan)4 mi6 kmNE
⬆️
Fuqu‘ (Karak, Jordan)4 mi6 kmNE
⬆️
Al Qaşr (Karak, Jordan)5 mi9 kmESE
⬆️
Ar Rabbah (Karak, Jordan)6 mi10 kmSE
⬆️
Al Mughayyir (Karak, Jordan)9 mi14 kmNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Şarfa

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Şarfa is the Petra (Jordan), about 113 km away. Straight-line distances from Şarfa 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, Jordan113 km70 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy2,366 km1,470 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India4,113 km2,556 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China7,064 km4,390 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil10,332 km6,420 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico11,721 km7,283 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru12,478 km7,754 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Şarfa, 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 Şarfa and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Şarfa.

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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🧭 Şarfa's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Şarfa

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Şarfa. 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 Şarfa — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Şarfa

Şarfa 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 Şarfa

The closest airport to Şarfa is Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ), about 25 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 Şarfa From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Şarfa 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 Şarfa gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Şarfa

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

🔎 Explore More About Şarfa

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Şarfa

What side of the road do people drive on in Şarfa?

Şarfa, 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 Şarfa use?

Şarfa 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 Şarfa?

In Şarfa, 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 Şarfa?

Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) is the nearest airport to Şarfa, about 25 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Şarfa 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 Şarfa?

Şarfa shares the official and regional languages of Karak 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 Şarfa?

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