| Visa | : | Canadians traveling on regular passports require a visa to enter Jordan. (Traveller is advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.) |
| Weather | : | Winter (January-February) with chilly evenings, and extremely hot in summer (June-August). In the Eastern Desert, the winter can be bitterly cold and dry and the summer intensely hot. The central spine of hills can receive snowfall in winter and is cool in the evenings in summer. Rain falls between November and March. |
| Clothing | : | Lightweight clothes are advised between May and September. Thick clothes are essential for winter and a warm layer for cool summer evenings. Rainjacekt is needed from November to April. |
| Language | : | The official language of Jordan is Arabic, but English is widely spoken, especially in the cities. Many Jordanians have travelled, or have been educated abroad, so French, German, Italian and Spanish are also spoken, but to a lesser extent. |
| Time Zone | : | UTC/GMT +2 hours |
| Currency | : | Jordanian Dinar |
| Drinking Water | : | Water is a precious resource in Jordan and visitors are encouraged not to waste it. Hotels rated 3 stars and up have their own water filtering systems and their water is considered safe to drink. Elsewhere, bottled water is inexpensive and readily available. |
| Electricity | : | 220V, 50AC |
| Country Code | : | 962 |
| The above information for reference only, for details please contact the tourist board. |
Source: World Travel Guide
