Day trip from Zarqa to Qurayyat
Qurayyat lies 145 km (90 mi) south-east of Zarqa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 145 km (90 mi) apart, Qurayyat is a realistic day trip from Zarqa: about 2 h 21 min each way by road.
| Zarqa | Qurayyat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Jordan | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 792,665 | 102,903 |
| Elevation | 625 m (2,051 ft) | 498 m (1,634 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Qurayyat
Crossing from Jordan into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
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Staying in Qurayyat
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Common questions
How far is Qurayyat from Zarqa?
145 km (90 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Zarqa; by road roughly 176 km (110 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zarqa to Qurayyat by road?
About 2 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zarqa and Qurayyat?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Qurayyat?
The Rial (SAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.