Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
Central Irbid, near its main market and university area, keeps shops and services within easy reach of each other. Quieter residential districts spread out toward the edges of the city.
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Irbid, Jordan uses Asia/Amman, currently +03 (UTC+03:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Irbid is a city in Jordan, home to around 569,100 people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+03:00
Country
🇯🇴 Jordan
Population
569,068
Calling code
+962
Currency
JOD
Irbid vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:43 / 17:58
- Day length
- 11h 15m
Irbid, beyond the clock
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What to see
Timed to the light
Nearby archaeological sites in the surrounding region are best visited in the cooler morning hours, particularly during the hotter months. The city's markets and older streets suit an easy daytime walk.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:43
- Sunset
- 17:58
- Daylight
- 11h 15m
Getting around
Transit notes
Shared taxis and local buses are the main way to get around, with private taxis available for more direct trips. The central market area is walkable.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Irbid has a Mediterranean-influenced climate with hot, dry summers and cooler, wetter winters, so spring and autumn generally offer the most pleasant conditions for a visit. Winter can bring occasional cold snaps.
Currency & language
🇯🇴 JOD
Jordan uses the JOD, calling code +962.
Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar, and Arabic is the official language. Hospitality is highly valued, and accepting an offer of tea or coffee is a common and appreciated gesture.
Common questions
What time zone is Irbid in?
Irbid uses the Asia/Amman time zone, currently +03 (UTC+03:00).
Does Irbid observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Irbid in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Irbid?
Irbid is 3 hours ahead of UTC, 7 hours ahead of New York City, 2 hours ahead of London and 6 hours behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .