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FaceTime works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Apple's video and audio calling service across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with web links for other devices

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

A FaceTime Audio call was placed from an iPhone in Syria, and the reporter said both voice and video calls worked without any problem.

Landing pageNot checked
Sign-inNot checked
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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria. A community volunteer wrote to Apple's legal and executive teams in February and March 2026 asking it to enable access for Syria after the sanctions lift, but no response was recorded.

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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 FaceTime in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The core use of FaceTime works from Syria, but at least one part, such as sign-up, payment or a feature, fails or has not been checked yet. The list on this page shows which parts work and which do not, with the date each was tested.

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