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How to Call Jordan
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Jordan from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Jordan with confidence.
The Jordan country code is +962. Use +962 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Jordan from any country, then dial the jordanian area code without the leading 0 and the local number. The ISO codes are JO and JOR.
JORDAN COUNTRY CODE
+962
Dial before any jordanian number from outside Jordan
What is the country code for Jordan?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +962 | Dial before a jordanian number |
| ISO Code | JO / JOR | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +962 | Use for calls into Jordan |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 8-9 digits after +962 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Jordan uses 7-digit subscriber numbers with 1-2 digit area codes. Mobile numbers start with 7.
For jordanian numbers, the 0 at the start of a domestic area code is the trunk prefix. Keep it for calls inside Jordan. Remove it when calling from another country.
How to call Jordan
Use this universal format: exit code, then +962, then area code with the trunk 0 removed, then local number.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 962 for Jordan.
- Dial the area code without the leading 0.
- Dial the local subscriber number.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +962
→
3. Area code without 0
→
4. Local number
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Jordanian numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +962 6 123 4567 for a Amman landline and +962 7 9123 4567 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 962 area code local number | 011 962 6 123 4567 |
| UK | 00 962 area code local number | 00 962 6 123 4567 |
| Australia | 0011 962 area code local number | 0011 962 6 123 4567 |
| Mobile, any country | +962 area code local number | +962 6 123 4567 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Jordan number looks like
A jordanian phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +962 and the national number.
Landline
+962 | 6 | 1234567
Mobile
+962 | 79 | 1234567
Number format and length
After +962, jordanian numbers contain 8-9 digits after +962. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Amman landline | +962 XX XXX XXXX | +962 6 123 4567 |
| Zarqa landline | +962 XX XXX XXXX | +962 6 123 4567 |
| Jordanian mobile | +962 XX XXX XXXX | +962 7 9123 4567 |
Format a Jordan number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the jordanian number in international format with +962. A jordanian mobile number becomes +962 followed by the national number. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a jordanian number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Jordanian numbers have no trunk prefix to drop.
Jordan number formats and emergency numbers
Jordanian numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +962 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Amman | 06 | +962 6 |
| Zarqa | 05 | +962 5 |
| Irbid | 02 | +962 2 |
| Aqaba | 03 | +962 3 |
| Salt | 05 | +962 5 |
| Madaba | 05 | +962 5 |
| Number type | Dialed in NL | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from jordanian lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 911 works inside Jordan only. If you are outside Jordan, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Jordan.
Cost and best time to call Jordan
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Jordan
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to jordanian landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether jordanian mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Jordan follows Eastern European Time, UTC+2, and Eastern European Summer Time, UTC+3, during daylight saving. For business calls, aim for 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Jordanian time.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | JO offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | JO offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | JO offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Jordan free
Calling Jordan is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Jordan calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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