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Apple Maps works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Apple's mapping and navigation service offering directions, traffic, and location search across Apple devices

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Tested from Syria on the iPhone app over mobile data: the map loaded and showed the device's location, with nearby place names displayed. The regional notice in the screenshot concerns Custom Routes, which is not tracked as a functionality on this service.

Landing pageNot checked
Sign-inNot checked
Turn-by-turn navigationFails

Tested from Syria on the iPhone app over mobile data: opening Create a Custom Route showed the message that custom routes are not available in this region, while the map itself loaded normally.

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Activity Summary

Restricted for users in Syria. Community volunteers wrote to Apple's legal, data protection and executive teams several times from February 2026, with no reply recorded.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Apple asking it to review the restrictions on users in Syria and to pass the request to its legal or compliance team. The message named no specific Apple service.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Apple Maps in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Apple Maps works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Apple Maps directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.