How to call Egypt from Saudi Arabia
- From mobile
- +20 x xxxxxxxx
- From landline
- 00 20 x xxxxxxxx
From $0.18/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial Egypt from Saudi Arabia
How to make a call to Egypt from Saudi Arabia: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Egyptian numbers have 8, 9, or 10 digits, so a 9-digit number is valid, and the 0 of the area code drops after 20.
- Dial 00
- Dial 20
- Dial the area code without its 0, then the number
- 00Saudi Arabia exit code
- 20Country code of Egypt
- x xxxxxxxxThe number, area code first
- 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
- 00 20 2 34567890
Main area codes in Egypt
The area code comes right after 20, then the local number
- Cairo00 202then the local number
- Alexandria00 203then the local number
- Port Said00 2066then the local number
- Suez00 2062then the local number
- Mansoura00 2050then the local number
- Tanta00 2040then the local number
- Ismailia00 2064then the local number
- Luxor00 2095then the local number
Before you call Egypt
Dial Aswan from Saudi Arabia
Aswan is not in the list above. Its area code is 97, then the local number.
- 00exit
- 20Egypt
- 97Aswan
Drop the 0 before the area code
Egyptian numbers are often written with a leading 0. Leave it out after 20, or the call fails.
- Fails
- 00 20 0 2
- Works
- 00 20 2
Calling Egypt cell phones with +20
A cell phone number saved with +20 works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia.
Calling Egypt from Saudi Arabia without an international plan
Suparelay calls Egypt for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.55/min. stc includes Egypt with mofawtar flex, and Mobily needs its International Booster add-on for Egypt.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.18 mobile |
 Mobily3000 min included with International Minutes Service, Etisalat, Vodafone, WE and Orange, 3000 minutes 30 daysmobily.com.sa · 2026 | $0.16 + tax |
 | $0.55 |
 | $0.15 + tax |
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. Egypt uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Riyadh changes in April and October.
- Time difference
- April to October: the same time as Riyadh
- October to April: 1 hour behind Riyadh
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Egypt fails
stc needs International Access first
On stc home packages, International Access must be activated first. Activate it before you call another country.
stc, International Call ChargesFrom 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
How to call Egypt from Saudi Arabia on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +20, then the number. It works from any mobile in Saudi Arabia
Are calls to Egypt included in Saudi Arabia phone plans?
On some plans. stc includes calls to Egypt in its plans. Mobily charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
Does stc include calls to Egypt?
Yes, up to 200 minutes. stc includes 200 minutes to Egypt with mofawtar flex
How much does it cost to call Egypt from Saudi Arabia?
With no plan, carriers in Saudi Arabia charge up to $0.55 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Cairo from Saudi Arabia?
For Cairo, dial 00 20 2, then the local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call Egypt?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, 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
Is there a free call to Egypt, and how to call Egypt from Saudi Arabia for free?
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 Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
From a landline in Saudi Arabia, dial 00 20, then the number
How do I call Egypt from Saudi Arabia, or make an international call to Egypt?
Dial 00 20, then the number. From a mobile, +20 works too
When is the best time to call Egypt?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in Egypt. April to October: the same time as Riyadh. October to April: 1 hour behind Riyadh