Zarqa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Zarqa is the capital of Zarqa Governorate in Jordan. Its name means "the blue (city)". It had a population of 635,160 inhabitants in 2015, and is the second most populous city in Jordan after Amman.

Zarqa · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityZarqa+23°CClear night · sunrise 06:53 AMupdated 06:33 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateJOD 0.71per 1 $JOD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

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King Abdullah I Mosque≈ 40 min Prince Mohammed Stadium≈ 50 min East Jerusalem≈ 1 hr 35 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

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armed conflict

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Reconsider travel to Jordan due to terrorism and armed conflict . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. U.S. government employee travel restrictions Due to safety risks, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Jordan. Additional staffing posture adjustments may be imposed on U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Zarqa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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