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Opening days in Aqaba: what's closed on Friday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Aqaba with known opening hours, 1 close on Friday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Friday in Aqaba
1 closed · 5 open
Closed on Friday
Open on Friday
- Aqaba Fort10:00–17:00
- Aqaba Marine ParkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Underwater Observatory Marine Park9:00–16:00
- Aqaba FlagpoleOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- King Hussein Bin Talal MosqueOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqaba Fort | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 8–17 |
| Aqaba Marine Park | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Underwater Observatory Marine Park | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | 9–16 | ✕ |
| Aqaba Flagpole | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Aqaba Archaeological Museum | 8–15 | 8–15 | 8–15 | 8–15 | ✕ | 8–15 | 8–15 |
| King Hussein Bin Talal Mosque | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Aqaba
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Aqaba Marine ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Aqaba FlagpoleOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- King Hussein Bin Talal MosqueOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Aqaba closed on Friday?
Some are. 1 of the 6 top sights in Aqaba with known hours close on Friday: Aqaba Archaeological Museum. The other 5 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Aqaba?
On Sunday, 5 of the 6 top sights in Aqaba are open: Aqaba Fort, Aqaba Marine Park, Aqaba Flagpole, Aqaba Archaeological Museum, King Hussein Bin Talal Mosque.
Which attractions in Aqaba are open every day?
4 top sights in Aqaba are open all seven days: Aqaba Fort, Aqaba Marine Park, Aqaba Flagpole, King Hussein Bin Talal Mosque.
Which sights in Aqaba are open late?
Aqaba Marine Park, Aqaba Flagpole, King Hussein Bin Talal Mosque stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-05-06). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Amman).
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