Zarqa
in Zarqa Governorate, Jordan

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.073 and 36.088 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 4' 21" and E 36° 5' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - JOD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:59 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Amman
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:39 am and 5:46 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Jordan in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Jordan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Jordan. Last Update: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Explore Zarqa

Zarqa in Zarqa Governorate with it's 792,665 inhabitants is located in Jordan a little north-east of Amman, the country's capital.

Local time in Zarqa is now 06:59 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Amman with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 11 airports in the wider vicinity of Zarqa, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Jordan is Amman-Marka International Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Jordan is Quseir Amra in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), South-East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Al Hashimiyah, Ar Rusayfah, Birayn, Bal`ama and Amman. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 85%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

15°C (59 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Videos from this area

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Zarqa Cash Room Event July 2013 Part 3/3

Published: July 04, 2013
Length: 30:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Cairo Amman Bank

Cash Room Event.


ZARQA GRAFFITI evo crew

Published: August 20, 2010
Length: 42:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Yazan Qarallah

www.arabgraffiti.com YAZAN & MEDOO GRAFFITI.


Al Maha Real Estate Development Company

Published: January 11, 2012
Length: 17:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: madaenalnour

Madaen Al Shorouq & two other investors have joint their capabilities to develop: a commercial area of 90000 sqm, containing retail shops and offices with total built-up area of 475000...


And We Shall Find Tales In The Shadows - a unique glimpse into lives of young Syrian refugee

Published: June 12, 2014
Length: 48:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: photovoiceuk

PhotoVoice were delighted to recently partner with World Vision UK, on a project working with a group of young Syrian refugee and host community young people in Jordan. Our project managers...


ضبط ورشة لتصنيع وتجهيز الاسلحة بمركز الزرقا

Published: January 07, 2014
Length: 45:22 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: صفحة الاعلام بمديرية أمن دمياط

مباحث مركز الزرقا يقيادة السيد العقيد / ضياء عرفة مفتش مباحث المركز والسيد الرائد / مصباح القصبى رئيس وحدة...


سفينة في مدينة الزرقاء

Published: January 12, 2013
Length: 02:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: أبو العباس

سفينة في مدينة الزرقاء وسمك القرش في محيط الجامعة الأردنية.


جنازة الشهيد وائل الذي استشهد في سجون الاحتلال إثر التعذيب

Published: August 07, 2014
Length: 58:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: أبو العباس

الزرقاء - الأردن - جنازة الشهيد وائل سليم محمود مصطفى من قرية عينبوس الذي استشهد في سجون الاحتلال إثر التعذيب...


مخيم الزرقاء 22/7/2013 فيديو (1)

Published: July 23, 2013
Length: 20:41 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: أبو العباس

مخيم الزرقاء يشتعل بسبب جرف الشرطة للبسطات التي بالمخيم بطريقة هوجاء.


الثلج في مدينة الزرقاء 9/1/2015

Published: January 09, 2015
Length: 47:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: أبو العباس


عيد الاضحى يوسف البنغالي 2012 الاردن الزرقاء

Published: October 29, 2012
Length: 45:29 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Me Yousef

عيد الاضحى يوسف البنغالي 2012 الاردن الزرقاء (حــــــــــي بكستان)


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Zarqa

Az-Zarqāʔ is a city in Jordan located to the northeast of Amman. Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate (Arabic محافظة الزرقاء Muħāfazat az-Zarqā). Its name means "the blue one".

Located at 32.0833, 36.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Zarqa Governorate, Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kalaat el Zerka, Zerka, Qal‘at az Zarqā’, Az Zarqā’, زرقاء, الزرقاء, Зарка, Zarqa, Zarka, QZA, ザルカ, 자르카, Эз-Зарка, 扎尔卡