How to Call Jordan from the US

To call Jordan from the US, dial 011 + 962 + area code or mobile prefix (drop leading 0) + local number. Amman example: 011-962-6-XXXXXXX. Irbid: 011-962-2-XXXXXXX. Jordanian mobile: 011-962-79-XXXXXXX (prefix 079/077/078, no leading 0).

The 011 is the US international exit code. The 962 is Jordan’s country code. This pattern works from any US landline or mobile — on a smartphone you can substitute + for 011, dialing +962 6 XXXXXXX.

How to dial Jordan from the US

Follow these four steps every time:

1. Dial 011 — the US exit code for all international calls. On a mobile keypad, long-press 0 to enter + as a shortcut; + works identically to 011 on smartphones.
2. Dial 962 — Jordan’s ITU-assigned country code under the E.164 numbering plan.
3. Dial the area code or mobile prefix without its leading 0. Jordanian numbers in domestic format start with a 0 trunk prefix. That 0 is dropped for international dialing. Amman’s domestic 06 becomes 6; a mobile’s 079 becomes 79.
4. Dial the local subscriber number exactly as written. Landlines carry a 7-digit subscriber number; mobiles carry seven digits after the carrier prefix.

The complete pattern: 011 962 <area code or prefix minus leading 0> <local number>.

If you see a Jordanian number already formatted with +962 (common on business cards and websites), replace the + with 011 from a US landline, or dial it as-is from a smartphone.

Jordan area codes by city

Jordanian landlines use single-digit geographic area codes. The leading 0 shown in domestic format is dropped for all international calls.

Region / city	Domestic prefix	Dial from US (after 011 962)
Amman	06	6
North (Irbid, Ajloun, Jerash, Mafraq)	02	2
Zarqa / Balqa	05	5
South (Aqaba, Karak, Ma’an, Petra)	03	3

Jordanian mobile numbers do not use city area codes. Mobile numbers begin with 07 domestically, split by carrier: 079 (Zain), 077 (Orange), and 078 (Umniah). From the US you drop the leading 0, so a number beginning 079 is dialed as 011 962 79 XXXXXXX.

How Jordan’s +962 numbering works

Jordan’s country code +962 is assigned by the ITU under the E.164 international numbering plan and covers both landlines and mobiles.

Domestically, every Jordanian number carries a leading 0 trunk prefix. Landlines follow 0 + single-digit area code + 7-digit subscriber number; mobiles follow 07X + seven digits. The trunk 0 is used only for calls placed inside Jordan.

When you call from abroad, you replace that leading 0 with the international access sequence — 011 962 from the US, or +962 in E.164 notation. After the country code, an Amman landline is 8 digits (area code 6 plus seven) and a mobile is 9 digits (prefix 7X plus seven).

Time zone: Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3)

Jordan observes Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3, year-round. Jordan abolished daylight saving time in 2022, so unlike European destinations there is no seasonal clock change on the Jordanian side — the only variable is the US switching in and out of daylight saving.

US time zone	Offset during US standard time (Nov–Mar)	Offset during US daylight time (Mar–Nov)
Eastern (ET)	Jordan +7 h	Jordan +8 h
Central (CT)	Jordan +8 h	Jordan +9 h
Mountain (MT)	Jordan +9 h	Jordan +10 h
Pacific (PT)	Jordan +10 h	Jordan +11 h

Important for business callers: the Jordanian work week runs Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday as the weekend. Schedule recurring calls accordingly — a Friday-morning US call lands on a Jordanian weekend.

The reliable overlap window for standard business hours is 8 AM–11 AM ET, reaching Jordanian offices roughly between 3 PM and 6 PM local time before most close for the day.

US to Jordan calling costs

Costs vary significantly by calling method:

• US carrier per-minute (no plan): major US carriers can charge several dollars per minute to Jordan without an international add-on. Fine for a call or two per month.
• Carrier international add-on packages: a monthly fee reduces the per-minute rate. Worthwhile once monthly volume climbs.
• VoIP providers (including DialPhone): flat per-minute rates to Jordan that typically undercut carrier add-ons, with no monthly minimum. For US–Jordan business calling at any volume, a VoIP plan on DialPhone business phone pays for itself quickly.
• Free app-to-app (WhatsApp, Signal): works if the Jordanian side also uses the app and has Wi-Fi/data. Widely used in Jordan, but not viable for reaching most Jordanian landlines or businesses directly.

See DialPhone pricing for current per-minute Jordan rates included in each plan tier.

Calling Jordanian mobile vs landline from the US

From a US perspective, the dialing procedure is the same: 011 962 <number without leading 0>. The difference lies in the number format itself:

• Landlines have a single-digit geographic area code (6 for Amman, 2 for the north, etc.) followed by a 7-digit local number — 8 digits total after the country code.
• Mobiles start with a carrier prefix (79, 77, or 78 after the country code) and have no separate area code — 9 digits total after the country code.

Identifying the type from the number: any Jordanian number starting with 07 (domestic format) is a mobile. Numbers starting with 0 followed by a single area-code digit (02–06) are landlines.

Calling cost note: Jordanian mobile destinations can be priced higher per minute than landlines on some US carrier plans. VoIP providers including DialPhone typically apply a single flat rate to Jordan regardless of landline vs mobile destination.

SMS to Jordan and business use cases

US-to-Jordan SMS works from most US mobile plans — the same international add-on that covers calls usually covers texts. Use +962 followed by the mobile number without the leading 0, for example +962 79 XXX XXXX. Business-grade SMS (A2P, bulk, or CRM-triggered) requires a provider supporting international SMS routing to Jordanian networks.

US–Jordan B2B context where this matters most:

• Outsourcing and IT services: Amman is a regional hub for software development, business-process outsourcing, and contact centers serving US clients. Reliable two-way calling with clean caller ID keeps daily coordination friction-free across a 7–8 hour offset.
• Trade and logistics: US firms working with partners around Aqaba — Jordan’s seaport and free-zone — benefit from a predictable line that Jordanian counterparts recognize and answer.
• Nonprofits and development: US-based organizations running programs in Jordan coordinate constantly with Amman field offices, where time-zone-aware routing prevents missed handoffs.

DialPhone’s AI receptionist handles the time-zone asymmetry automatically: when a Jordanian contact calls your US DialPhone number outside US business hours, the AI receptionist answers, qualifies the inquiry, and routes or escalates based on rules you set — no missed opportunity because of a 7-to-8-hour offset and a Sunday–Thursday work week.

For outbound, DialPhone routes US calls with STIR/SHAKEN A-attestation, so your caller ID is presented as a verified US number rather than an unfamiliar string — a meaningful factor for answer rates.

FAQ

Calling Jordan FAQ

What is the country code for Jordan? +

Jordan's country code is +962. From a US landline or mobile, you reach it by dialing the US international exit code 011 first, making the full prefix 011 962. From a smartphone that supports E.164 dialing you can substitute + for 011, so +962 works identically.

Do I need to drop the leading 0 when calling Jordan from the US? +

Yes. Jordanian numbers in domestic format start with a 0 — for example, Amman is written 06 XXXX XXXX locally. That leading 0 is Jordan's trunk prefix and is only used for calls placed inside Jordan.

When calling from the US, replace the entire leading 0 with 011 962. So 06 4123 456 becomes 011 962 6 4123 456. Leaving the 0 in is the most common reason a US-to-Jordan call fails to connect.

How do I call a Jordanian mobile number from the US? +

Jordanian mobile numbers start with 07 in domestic format — 079 (Zain), 077 (Orange), or 078 (Umniah) — followed by seven more digits. Dial 011 + 962 + the mobile number without its leading 0.

Example: a number written as 079 1234 567 is dialed from the US as 011 962 79 1234 567. The two-digit prefix (79, 77, 78) identifies the carrier network, not a city.

What is the best time to call Jordan from the US? +

Jordan observes Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) year-round and has not used daylight saving since 2022. That puts Jordan 8 hours ahead of US Eastern during US daylight time and 7 hours ahead during US standard time.

The reliable business-hours overlap window is 8 AM–11 AM ET, which lands roughly in the 3 PM–6 PM range in Amman — still inside the Jordanian work day. Note that the Jordanian work week runs Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday as the weekend.

How much does it cost to call Jordan from the US? +

Standard US carrier rates without an international plan can run several dollars per minute to Jordan. Carrier international add-on packages reduce this to a lower per-minute rate for a monthly fee.

VoIP providers including DialPhone charge flat per-minute rates to Jordanian destinations that are typically lower than carrier add-on plans, with no monthly minimum for low-volume callers.

Can I call Jordanian toll-free (080) numbers from the US? +

Jordanian 080 freephone numbers are generally free only when dialed from within Jordan. Calling them from the US will often fail to connect, or connect at a standard international rate.

Ask your Jordanian contact for their geographic +962 landline (for example a +962 6 Amman number) or a mobile number as a reliable alternative when calling from abroad.

What is the difference between dialing Amman and a Jordanian mobile? +

Amman landlines use the area code 6, so from the US you dial 011 962 6 followed by the 7-digit local number. There is no leading 0 once you are dialing internationally.

Mobiles have no city area code — they use a carrier prefix (79, 77, or 78 after the country code) followed by seven digits. So a mobile is 011 962 79 XXX XXXX, while an Amman landline is 011 962 6 XXX XXXX.

How do I save a Jordanian number in my phone contacts? +

Save Jordanian numbers in full E.164 international format: +962 followed by the area code or mobile prefix without its leading 0, then the local number. For example, an Amman number 06 4123 456 should be saved as +962 6 4123 456.

This format works from any country without modification, prevents dialing errors when roaming, and is the standard format expected by CRMs and VoIP platforms including DialPhone.

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