Area Code 320 – Aqaba

Geographic Overview

The +962 320 prefix is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the Aqaba Governorate in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Aqaba is Jordan's only coastal city, situated at the northern tip of the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba, and serves as a major economic and tourist hub. The numbering area covers the city of Aqaba and its surrounding administrative districts, including the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), which hosts significant commercial, logistics, and resort developments. This prefix is used for fixed-line PSTN services within this region, managed by the incumbent operator and licensed alternative carriers under the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) of Jordan.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Jordan, the national dialing format requires the trunk prefix '0' followed by the area code and subscriber number. The local subscriber number is typically 5 to 7 digits long, making the complete national number 8 to 10 digits (excluding the trunk prefix). For example, a local number might be dialed as 03 200 1234 (where '03' is the national format for the Aqaba area code).

International callers must use Jordan's country calling code +962, followed by the area code without the leading '0'. Thus, the same number would be dialed as +962 3 200 1234. Note that the prefix '320' is part of the numbering plan but is often presented as '03' in national format, with the '3' being the area code and '20' being part of the subscriber number range. Always confirm the exact subscriber number length with your local contact or directory.

Overlays and Numbering Changes

As of the latest TRC updates, there are no overlay codes for the Aqaba area; the '03' area code remains exclusive to this region. However, number portability may allow subscribers to retain their numbers when switching providers, so the prefix does not always guarantee the physical location of the line. For emergency services, dial 911 or 112 from any phone in Jordan.

Caller Instructions

• Local callers (within Aqaba): Dial the 7-digit subscriber number directly (e.g., 200 1234).
• National callers (outside Aqaba): Dial 03 followed by the subscriber number (e.g., 03 200 1234).
• International callers: Dial your country's exit code, then 962, then 3, then the subscriber number (e.g., +962 3 200 1234).

When dialing from a mobile phone, always use the full national or international format to ensure proper routing. For VoIP users, the same international format applies.