How to call Egypt
- From mobile
- +20 x xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- exit code + 20 x xxxxxxxx
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How to call Egypt from another country
The exit code depends on the country you call from. Find yours, then dial the rest
How to dial Egypt from abroad
How to make a call to Egypt from another country: dial your exit code, the country code, and the number. Egyptian numbers have 8, 9, or 10 digits once the leading 0 is dropped, depending on the city and the line.
- 00Exit code
- 20Country code of Egypt
- x xxxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile, type + instead of 00
- From the US or Canada, type 011 instead of 00
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Before you call Egypt
Dial a city with its area code
How to call Egypt number in one city: type its area code without the 0 right after the country code.
- Cairo+20 2
- Alexandria+20 3
- Luxor+20 95
- Aswan+20 97
Mobile prefixes after +20
Call Egypt number on a mobile with the prefix after +20. That is how to call to Egypt mobiles.
- 010+20 10
- 011+20 11
- 012+20 12
- 015+20 15
Check the time difference first
The time difference to Egypt depends on your country, and daylight saving time in your country can change it. Many Egyptian numbers have 9 digits.
How Egypt phone numbers work
- Landlines
- Starts with the area code, from 02 for Cairo to 097 for Aswan
- Mobiles
- Starts with 010, 011, 012, or 015. Vodafone, Etisalat, Orange, and WE each hold one prefix
- Toll-free numbers
- Starts with 0800
Want to call Egypt?
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When to call Egypt
The time now in Egypt, and the best hours to call
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Holidays in Egypt
Offices close on these days by law
- Oct8Armed Forces Day (observed)Thursday
- Jan7Coptic Christmas DayThursday
- Jan28January 25th Revolution and National Police Day (observed)Thursday
- Mar9Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Tuesday
- Mar10Eid al-Fitr (estimated)Wednesday
- Apr29Sinai Liberation Day (observed)Thursday
Why a call to Egypt fails
The 0 is still in the number
The 0 at the start of an Egyptian number is for calls inside Egypt. From abroad, leave it out: +20 takes its place.
The exit code is wrong for your country
00 works from Egypt, Europe, and most of the world. From the US and Canada the exit code is 011.
Questions
How do I call Egypt from another country?
Dial your exit code, then 20 and the number
Which exit code do I dial before 20?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How to call Egypt mobile number?
From a mobile in any country, dial +20, then the number
Why does my call to Egypt not go through?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is explained above, with its fix
What time is it in Egypt now?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Egypt. Most of Egypt keeps the time of Cairo
How much does it cost to call Egypt?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Egypt. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
Is there a free call to Egypt mobile number?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
How do I type +20 on a phone?
Hold the 0 key until + shows, then type 20 and the number. It works the same in every country
How do you call Egypt from a landline?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
Can I make an online call to Egypt number over the internet with WhatsApp call?
Free apps such as WhatsApp ring only people who have them. A landline in Egypt needs a phone network: a plan, a calling service, or Suparelay from your browser
What's the best way to call Egypt?
It depends on where you call from. Many plans in the US and Canada include Egypt. From a browser, Suparelay charges each started minute, at the price shown before you call
What is the code for an international call to Egypt?
The country code of Egypt is +20