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Official Languages: Arabic

English is commonly spoken in hotels, tourist sites, airports, and many businesses in major cities. In smaller towns and local transport settings, English may be more limited, so having key addresses and basic phrases ready can help.

Mobile Network: Mobile coverage is generally good in Amman, along major highways, and in main tourist centers such as Petra and Aqaba. Speeds are typically adequate for maps, messaging, and standard browsing. Coverage can weaken in remote desert areas, nature reserves, and parts of Wadi Rum.

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Roaming is convenient for short stays but can be expensive, especially for data. A local SIM commonly gives the best value for stays of several days or more and is useful if you want reliable local calling and data. eSIM can be the easiest option if your phone supports it, especially for arriving connected without finding a shop, but local prepaid SIMs may still offer better value or more straightforward top ups. For remote desert trips, download offline maps before departure because no option guarantees coverage everywhere.

Cards are widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants, shopping malls, and many tourism businesses in Amman, Aqaba, Petra, and the Dead Sea area. Cash is still important for taxis, small shops, local cafes, markets, tips, and some rural areas, so carrying some dinars is sensible.

Tipping is common but usually moderate. In restaurants, check whether a service charge is already included; if not, around 5 to 10 percent is commonly appreciated for good service. Hotel porters and housekeeping are usually tipped a small amount in dinars. Taxi drivers do not always expect a formal tip, but rounding up the fare is common.

Plug Type: Types C, D, F, G, and J are used

Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

Adapter: Possibly. Many travelers will need a universal adapter because several plug types are in use, and accommodation setups can vary.