Power & Connectivity (SIM)
Connectivity may vary by region and season.
Voltage & Plug Types
Electrical standards and outlet shapes
Jordan uses 230V / 50Hz. Sockets are a mix of Type B, C, D, F, G and J, with Type C, F, G and D most common, so a multi-plug travel adapter is the safest bet. Travellers from 100–120V countries need a converter for devices that are not dual-voltage.
- Voltage
- 230V / 50Hz
- Sockets
- Type B/C/D/F/G/J (C/F/G/D common)
- Adapter
- Multi-plug adapter handy
- Most phone/laptop chargers are 100–240V and fine with an adapter
Buying a SIM Card
Where to buy, costs, and activation process
The main operators are Zain, Orange and Umniah, with good 4G in cities and along tourist routes. Tourist SIMs are sold right at Queen Alia airport and at operator shops; bring your passport to register. Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs are widely available and cheap.
- Operators
- Zain, Orange, Umniah
- Where
- Airport, operator shops
- Register
- Passport needed
- Tourist SIMs are easy to buy on arrival at the airport
eSIM & Mobile Wi-Fi
eSIM availability and portable Wi-Fi rental
eSIM travel plans are a convenient option: buy one online before arrival and install it in minutes, with no physical SIM or shop visit. Local operators Zain, Orange and Umniah also support eSIM, so you can top up data as you go.
- Convenience
- Buy online before arrival
- Setup
- No physical SIM
- Local
- Operators support eSIM
- Check your phone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked
Wi-Fi Availability
Public Wi-Fi coverage and security
Wi-Fi is common in hotels, cafés and restaurants in Amman and tourist areas, though speeds can vary. For reliable data at sites like Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum, a local SIM or eSIM is handy. Use a VPN on public networks for sensitive tasks like banking.
- Availability
- Hotels, cafés, restaurants
- Quality
- Varies; SIM/eSIM helps
- Security
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi
- A SIM/eSIM is useful at Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum
Internet Restrictions & VPN
Blocked services and VPN recommendations
Jordan has a relatively open internet with generally light restrictions. Standard apps and services — messaging, social media, maps and streaming — work normally. Note that voice/video calling over some apps can be limited at times, so keep alternatives handy.
- Internet
- Generally open, light limits
- Apps
- Most standard apps work
- Note
- App calling may be limited
- Messaging, social media and maps work normally
Useful Local Apps
Must-have apps for transport, translation, and maps
Handy apps include Careem (the main ride-hailing app in Jordan), Uber in some areas, Google Maps for navigation, plus messaging and translation apps. Careem is especially useful for getting around Amman with clear, upfront pricing.
- Ride-hailing
- Careem (main), Uber (some areas)
- Navigation
- Google Maps
- Everyday
- Messaging, translation
- Careem is the go-to app for taxis around Amman
International Calls
How to make international calls and alternatives
Jordan's country code is +962. App-based calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime and similar) are common, though voice/video over some apps may be restricted at times. A local SIM makes regular calls cheap. Save numbers in full +962 format so they work from any network.
- Country code
- +962
- Calls
- App-based common
- Local SIM
- Cheap regular calls
- Save numbers in full +962 international format