Trading from Jordan: what is different
Jordan stopped changing its clocks in 2022 and now stays on UTC+3 all year. That makes the London and New York sessions arrive an hour later in local time between November and March, when Europe and the US are on winter time.
The dinar has been pegged at 0.709 to the US dollar since 1995 — about 1.41 dollars per dinar — so a USD account holds its value in dinar terms.
Jordan's financial regulator has historically been strict about margin trading in currencies. Check carefully that you are permitted to trade CFDs with an overseas broker before opening an account.
Forex market hours in Jordan
The forex market is open 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday, passing from Asia to Europe to North America. These are the main sessions converted to local time in Jordan.
| Session | Local time, Nov–Mar | Local time, Apr–Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo session | 03:00–12:00 | 03:00–12:00 |
| London session | 11:00–20:00 | 10:00–19:00 |
| New York session | 16:00–01:00 | 15:00–00:00 |
| London–New York overlap | 16:00–20:00 | 15:00–19:00 |
| Weekly open | Monday 01:00 | Monday 00:00 |
| Weekly close | Saturday 01:00 | Saturday 00:00 |
The busiest hours for the major pairs and gold are usually the London–New York overlap. Spreads tend to be widest around the daily rollover and in the first hour after the weekly open.
Markets to watch from Jordan
- XAU/USD (gold) — widely followed, and priced in dollars.
- EUR/USD and GBP/USD — busiest from 16:00 to 20:00 Amman time in winter.
- Brent crude oil — Jordan imports most of its energy, so oil prices matter locally.
- US indices — from the US stock-market open at 17:30 Amman time in winter.
Accounts and funding
| Account | Minimum deposit | EUR/USD spread | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $100 | From 1.0 pips | None |
| Pro | $1,000 | From 0.6 pips | None |
| Raw ECN | $5,000 | From 0.0 pips | $7 per lot |
Accounts are held in US dollars and funded in USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) or Tron (TRC20). There is no Jordanian dinar conversion inside your account; any conversion happens wherever you buy or sell USDT. Identity verification is completed once, before your first withdrawal.
Regulation and your responsibility
AlphaFX Pro is an international broker and is not licensed by the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC). Our registration in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is in progress. We do not provide investment advice or a local office in Jordan.
Before opening an account, make sure the law in Jordan allows you to trade CFDs with a broker based outside the country, and check any rules on moving money abroad. If you are not sure, ask us before you deposit.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jordan use daylight saving time?
No. Since 2022 Jordan has stayed on UTC+3 all year, so forex session times in Amman shift only when Europe and the US change their clocks.
What time does the forex market open in Amman?
Monday at 01:00 Amman time from November to March, and at midnight on Sunday night from April to October.
What is the minimum deposit from Jordan?
The Standard account opens from $100, funded in USDT. Pro starts at $1,000 and Raw ECN at $5,000.
Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This page is general information, not investment advice. Read the Risk Disclosure.