Aqaba — time and weather
Aqaba is a city in Jordan, in the Asia/Amman time zone. This page shows the current local time in Aqaba and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Aqaba
Local time in Aqaba is based on the Asia/Amman time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Jordan is a safe, welcoming Middle Eastern country home to the legendary Petra, the Wadi Rum desert and the Dead Sea. It is easy to explore independently.
More about the country: Jordan →What to see in Aqaba
Sights and historical places
- The Red Sea coral reefs — among the finest spots for snorkelling and diving
- The Mamluk-era Aqaba Fortress (Aqaba Castle) by the waterfront
- The Ayla archaeological park — remains of an early Islamic port town
- The Aqaba Marine Reserve with its underwater attractions
Museums
- The Aqaba Museum beside the fortress, devoted to the city and the port of Ayla
- The Marine Science Station with an aquarium of Red Sea marine life
Where to spend time
- Snorkelling and diving among coral reefs and sunken sites
- A glass-bottom boat trip across the Gulf of Aqaba
- Relaxing on the Red Sea beaches and waterfront at sunset
Local cuisine
In Aqaba, the highlight is fresh Red Sea fish and seafood; try sayadieh (spiced fish and rice) and the seafront fish restaurants.