962 Country Code: Jordan (+962)
Country code 962 (+962) belongs to Jordan. Jordan uses the international dialing code +962, assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) under the E.164 standard. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is JO.
You will see the same code written several ways depending on origin: +962 (universal + prefix, works from mobile), 00962 (from countries that use 00 as their international exit code — most of Europe, Asia, and Latin America), 011 962 (from the US and Canada), 0011 962 (from Australia), or the bare 962. All refer to the same Jordan country code. Note: 962 is not a US area code — US area codes are also 3 digits but +962 is the international dialing code for Jordan, not a domestic US destination.
Below you will find the number format, trunk prefix, major city area codes, and dialing facts specific to Jordan (+962).
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Did You Get a Call from +962? Here's What That Means
Any incoming call that displays +962 followed by more digits is originating from Jordan. The caller is dialing you from a Jordan-registered phone number — either a landline or a mobile on a Jordan carrier.
Common reasons people receive calls from +962:
- -Family or friends in Jordan calling from a local number
- -Business contacts at Jordan-based companies
- -Customer support agents working from a Jordan call center
- -Travel-related calls (hotels, airlines, tour operators)
- -Less commonly, robocalls or scam calls that have spoofed a +962 number — if the call is unsolicited, do not return it without verifying the source
To return a call to a +962 number from the US, use Kinvo's Jordan dialing guide — calls cost from $0.78/min with no app to download.
Jordan Phone Number Format
International Format Example
Domestic vs International
Drop 0 and prepend +962.
Calling Jordan Successfully: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Most failed calls to Jordan come from one of four mistakes, not from network problems. The most common is mishandling the leading 0: domestically, Jordan numbers are written with 0 at the front (e.g. 0790123456), but that 0 is the domestic trunk prefix and must be removed when calling from outside Jordan. Dial +962 followed directly by the local number without the 0.
The second is misreading the area code on landline numbers — Jordan numbers may have variable formatting depending on the carrier and city, so confirm the area code with the recipient before dialing. The third is dialing during off-hours — Jordan uses local business hours and consumer phones are usually answered between 8 AM and 9 PM local time. The fourth and most expensive mistake is assuming your US carrier's WiFi calling feature makes the call cheap. It does not — see WiFi calling vs VoIP for international calls for why.
For scam-call awareness: +962 is the legitimate Jordan country code, and most unsolicited calls from +962 numbers are legitimate calls from Jordan-based businesses, hospitals, family members, or call centers serving US customers. Caller-ID spoofing exists, so if a call from a +962 number claims to be from a US government agency, your bank, or the IRS, hang up and call the agency back on its published number. Real authorities never demand payment over the phone.
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Calling Jordan from Your Browser
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Frequently Asked Questions: Jordan Country Code
Which country is country code 962?
Country code 962 belongs to Jordan. The full international dialing code is +962, also written as 00962 from countries using 00 as their international exit code (Europe, most of Asia, Latin America), 011 962 from the US and Canada, or +962 from any mobile phone.
What is the country code for Jordan?
+962 is the international dialing code for Jordan, assigned by the ITU under E.164. The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code is JO. Equivalent forms — 00962, 011 962, +962, and 962 — all refer to the same Jordan country code.
Is 962 a US area code?
No. 962 is the international country code for Jordan, not a US area code. US area codes are also 3 digits but they are domestic North American Numbering Plan codes — to reach Jordan from the US, dial +962 or 011 962 followed by the local number.
Do I drop the 0 when calling Jordan from abroad?
Yes. Jordan uses 0 as its domestic trunk prefix. When dialing from another country, remove it and replace with +962. The trunk prefix is only needed for long-distance calls within Jordan.
Can I call Jordan from my browser?
Yes. Kinvo connects calls to Jordan via WebRTC directly from Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. No app download. Sign up, add credits from $5, and dial +962 followed by the local number.