Current Time in Amman
Jordanian culture regarding time
Jordanian culture regarding time
Flexible attitude toward time
Jordanians are very flexible about time, especially in private gatherings, and delays of a few minutes to an hour are generally tolerated. Things often do not go as planned.
Prayer times affect daily schedule
In Jordan, an Islamic country, five prayer times a day are the basis of daily rhythm. Work and outing timings may be adjusted accordingly.
Prioritizing time use for family and relationships
There is a culture of valuing time with relatives and friends between work, and "sharing time" is considered a way to deepen trust and bonds.
Jordanian values regarding time
Emphasizing relationships over time
Maintaining good relationships with others is more important than schedules and punctuality. Rushing can be considered rude.
The importance of prayer and spiritual time
Prayer time is sacred, and it is common to prioritize it. It is natural to pause work for prayer.
Values that respect patience and leisure
The culture is permeated with a "slow and steady wins the race" mentality, and the ideal is to proceed with things slowly. Harmony is valued over efficiency.
Things foreigners should know about time when traveling or relocating to Jordan
Appointment times are only a guideline
Start times for meetings and events are often treated as "rough times", so foreigners should plan their schedules with some delays in mind.
Government offices and banks close on time
Public institutions and large companies operate on strict time schedules, and opening hours are short, especially in the afternoon, so it is recommended to act early.
Sense of time changes during Ramadan
During the Islamic fasting month (Ramadan), daytime activities become more subdued and activity increases in the evenings, so a different sense of time is required.
Interesting trivia about time in Jordan
Business negotiations begin with long conversations
In Jordan, it is important to build relationships through tea and small talk before business meetings, and it often takes a long time to get to the main topic of business negotiations.
Dinner is relatively late
It is not uncommon for Jordanian families to have dinner after 8 p.m. In particular, in the summer, it is common to gather and eat at night when the temperature drops.
Weddings can last late into the night
Traditional weddings involve dancing and eating that continue until late into the night, and the emphasis is on "sharing a good time" rather than on a sense of time. Another characteristic is that the end time is not set in stone.