Abū ash Shaḩm
in Karak, Jordan

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.133 and 35.750 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 7' 59" and E 35° 45' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - JOD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:03 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Amman
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:06 am and 4:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Jordan in Western Asia

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Jordan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Jordan. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Abū ash Shaḩm

Abū ash Shaḩm in Karak is a town located in Jordan about 58 mi (or 93 km) south of Amman, the country's capital town.

Time in Abū ash Shaḩm is now 12:03 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Amman with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Abū ash Shaḩm, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Bar Yehuda Airfield in Israel in a distance of 25 mi (or 41 km). The closest airport in Jordan is Queen Alia International Airport in a distance of 43 mi (or 41 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Jordan is Um er-Rasas (Kastrom Mefa'a) in a distance of 27 mi (or 44 km), North.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Karak, Al Mazar al Janubi, `Ayy, Al Husayniyah and Al Qasr. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 49%
Air Pressure 1018 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 5% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
14°C (56 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

16°C (61 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

16°C (60 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Karak Governorate

Karak is one of the governorates of Jordan, located south-west of Amman, Jordan's capital. Its capital is Al Karak. It borders Madaba and the Capital Governorates to the north, Ma'an Governorate from the east, Tafilah Governorate from the south, and the Dead Sea form the west.

Located at 31.1647, 35.7619 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Karak Governorate, Governorates of Jordan


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Abū esh Shaḥm, Abū ash Shaḩm