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Official Languages: Uzbek

Uzbek Is the Only Official Language, and Russian Remains the Practical Second Language for Travel, Business and Signage, Especially outside Tashkent and among Older Generations. English Is Spoken in Hotels, Tour Agencies and by Younger City Staff, but It Thins Out Quickly Once You Leave the Main Tourist Route

Mobile Network: 4G Coverage Reaches Most Cities, Towns and the Main Travel Routes, and 5G Is Live in Tashkent and Other Regional Centers. Older Connections Remain Available as a Fallback, but Signal Weakens in the Kyzylkum Desert, Mountain Border Areas and Remote Rural Districts

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: A Local SIM Is Usually the Best Value Once Your Stay Runs past a Few Days, If Your Phone Takes a Physical SIM — It Is Cheap and Widely Available in Tashkent. An eSIM Saves You a Shop Visit and Can Be Active before You Land, but Check Compatibility and Coverage for the Specific Regions on Your Route. Home-Carrier Roaming Is Convenient for a Short Trip If Your Plan Already Covers Uzbekistan, Though It Is Usually the Most Expensive of the Three

Cards Are Accepted at Hotels, Restaurants and Shops in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, and ATMs Dispensing Som Are Common in Those Three Cities. Outside Them, Cash Still Covers Most Spending — Bazaars, Local Cafes, Street Taxis and Small Towns Rarely Take a Card, so Carry Enough Som for Daily Needs

Many Restaurants Already Add a Service Charge of around 10 to 15 Percent to the Bill, so Check before Adding More. Where No Charge Is Included, 5 to 10 Percent for Good Service Is Common and Appreciated but Never Obligatory. Small Cash Tips for Guides, Drivers and Hotel Staff Are Welcomed, Especially on Private Tours, and Rounding Up a Taxi Fare Is Normal

Plug Type: Type C and Type F

Voltage: 220 V, 50 Hz

Adapter: Visitors from Continental Europe Already Use Type C or Type F Plugs and Need No Adapter. Visitors from the UK, Ireland, North America and Most of Asia Need a Plug Adapter, and a Low-Voltage Appliance Built for 100 to 127 V Will Also Need a Converter