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Petra
City · Jordan · Ma’an
Petra is a city in Ma’an, Jordan, with a population of about 14,000. The local time zone is Asia/Amman (UTC+3). The nearest major city is Ma'an, about 28 km away.
Weather now
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Sunrise / Sunset
05:38–19:43
Climate type
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Population: 14,000
01Map
Coordinates30.3210, 35.4790
Coordinates (DMS)30°19′15″N, 35°28′44″E
Elevation1,127 m
TimezoneAsia/Amman
Also known as: Alji, Aljī, El-Gi, Elchi, Elji, Petra, Wadi Musa, Wādī Mūsá
02Daylight by month
10.2J
10.9F
11.8M
12.7A
13.5M
13.9J
13.8J
13.1A
12.2S
11.2O
10.4N
10.1D
Longest day in Jun (13.9 h), shortest in Dec (10.1 h).
03Nearby places
At-Taybeh4,265
↓ 7.9 km away
Adhruḩ
→ 11.3 km away
Ayl
↘ 13.9 km away
Ash-Shūbak4,275
↑ 23.3 km away
Ash Shawbak50
↑ 24 km away
Al Murayghah
↓ 25.5 km away
Ar Rīshah
↙ 27.4 km away
Ma'an50,350
↘ 28.2 km away
Al Ḩusaynīyah
↗ 43.1 km away
Buşayrā7,154
↑ 47.4 km away
04Climate
05Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Petra in?
Petra is in the Asia/Amman time zone (UTC+3). This offset is used for all local time in Petra.
Where is Petra located?
Petra is located in Ma’an, Jordan. Its position is 30.3210, 35.4790.
What are the GPS coordinates of Petra?
The geographic coordinates of Petra are 30.3210, 35.4790 (30°19′15″N, 35°28′44″E). It sits at an elevation of about 1,127 m above sea level.
What is the population of Petra?
Petra has a population of about 14,000 people, according to GeoNames data.