Jordan travel guide
Emergency numbers, how to stay online, and the apps locals use. Save this page before you fly.
Emergency numbers
Tap a number to call it.
Mobile data in Jordan
- Good 4G in Amman, Aqaba and the main towns.
- Signal can be weak in remote desert areas, like parts of Wadi Rum.
- Your eSIM connects as roaming on local networks, so turn on Data Roaming for it when you land. There are no extra roaming charges.
Useful apps
- Careem: rides and taxis in Amman
- Uber: rides in Amman
- Google Maps: directions and places
- Google Translate: point your camera at Arabic signs and menus
Good to know
- 911 is the number for police, ambulance and fire.
- The Jordan Pass includes entry to Petra and many other sites. It can also cover your tourist visa fee if you stay at least 3 nights.
- WhatsApp messages and calls work normally in Jordan.
Jordan eSIM plans
See all Jordan plans →Stay online from the moment you land
Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi. Your plan only starts when it first connects to a network in Jordan.
Get a Jordan eSIMChecked on 2026-10-22. Numbers and rules can change, so please check locally when you arrive. In a life-threatening emergency, call the local emergency number right away.