What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman
Amman is the capital city and seat of government of Jordan, a country in Western Asia. Jordan uses the ISO codes JO and JOR, and its international dialling code is +962. The currency in use is the Jordanian dinar (JOD).
For the full profile of Jordan, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Jordan country page. The country has an estimated population of 11,520,684 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Jordan
- Capital: Amman
- Region: Western Asia
- Currency: Jordanian dinar (JOD)
- Calling code: +962
- Flag emoji: 🇯🇴
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Jordan?
The capital of Jordan is Amman.
Is Amman the largest city in Jordan?
Amman is the capital of Jordan and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Amman?
Amman, like the rest of Jordan, uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD, symbol د.ا).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.