How to call Egypt from Canada
- From mobile
- +20 x xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 011 20 x xxxxxxxx
From $0.18/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Egypt from Canada
How to make a call to Egypt from Canada: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A 9-digit number is valid, as are 8 and 10 digits, and the 0 before the area code drops after 20.
- 011Canada exit code
- 20Country code of Egypt
- 2Cairo
- xxxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +20 x xxxxxxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +20 2 34567890
- Mobile
- +20 2 34567890
- Landline
- 011 20 2 34567890
Main area codes in Egypt
The area code comes right after 20, then the local number
- Cairo011 202then the local number
- Alexandria011 203then the local number
- Port Said011 2066then the local number
- Suez011 2062then the local number
- Mansoura011 2050then the local number
- Tanta011 2040then the local number
- Ismailia011 2064then the local number
- Luxor011 2095then the local number
Before you call Egypt
Dial Aswan with code 97
Aswan is not in the table above. Dial 011 20 97, then the local number.
- 011exit
- 20Egypt
- 97Aswan
- xxxxlocal number
Drop the 0 of the area code
Egyptian numbers are written with a 0 in front of the area code. It stays out when you dial from Canada.
- Fails
- 011 20 0 2 xxxx
- Works
- 011 20 2 xxxx
Calling Egypt from Canada without an international plan
Suparelay calls Egypt for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39/min. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Egypt in a plan, so each one needs an add-on or charges by the minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.18 mobile |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.11 + tax with plan |
 | $1.76 + tax$0.14 + tax with plan |
 | $2.39 + tax$0.11 + tax with plan |
Want to call Egypt?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call Egypt
The time now in Egypt, and the best hours to call. The time difference moves from 6 to 7 hours in April, because daylight saving time starts on different dates.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of Toronto
- March 8 to April 24: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- October 30 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Egypt fails
Bell can block calls abroad
A Bell Mobility line can have an international calling restriction. Remove it in your long distance add-ons in MyBell before you call abroad.
Bell, What are Bell Mobility's long distance rates?From any country, a call to Egypt also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
Questions
Calling Egypt cell phones: how to call Egypt from a Canada cell phone or mobile?
Dial +20, then the number. It works from any mobile in Canada
Are calls to Egypt included in Canada phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Canada that we checked includes Egypt in a plan
How much does it cost to call Egypt from Canada?
With no plan, carriers in Canada charge up to $2.39 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Cairo from Canada?
For Cairo, dial 011 20 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 011 to call Egypt?
From a landline, yes: dial 011, then 20. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
How do I dial a +20 number?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 20 and the number
Can I call Egypt on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 20 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to Egypt
Why isn't my call going through to Egypt?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number and the exit code is wrong for your country. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call Egypt from Canada for free, and is there a free call to Egypt?
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 to call Egypt from Canada on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in Egypt without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call Egypt landline from Canada?
From a landline in Canada, dial 011 20, then the number
When is the best time to call Egypt?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Egypt. Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of Toronto. March 8 to April 24: 6 hours ahead of Toronto. October 30 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of Toronto
How do I call Egypt from Canada, and how to make an international call to Egypt?
Dial 011 20, then the number. From a mobile, +20 works too