How to call Egypt from the UAE
- 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 the UAE
How to make a call to Egypt from the UAE: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Egyptian numbers drop the leading 0 after 20, in every city.
- 00The UAE 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
- 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
Area codes for the main cities
Dial the exit code, 20, and the city code, then the local number.
- Cairo00 20 2
- Alexandria00 20 3
- Luxor00 20 95
- Aswan00 20 97
Drop the 0 at the start
A number saved with a leading 0 fails to connect. Remove the 0 before you dial. A 9-digit number after 20 is valid, and lengths run from 8 to 10 digits.
- Dial 00 20
- Skip the 0 of the saved number
- Dial the rest of the number
Save contacts with +20
A contact saved as +20 and the number works for calling Egypt cell phones from any UAE mobile. Type it in the dialer above to call from your browser.
Calling Egypt from the UAE without an international plan
Suparelay calls Egypt for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.69/min. du includes Egypt in its plans, and e& sells the International Calling Offer as an add-on for this route.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 2× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.18 mobile |
 | $0.22$0.17 with plan |
 | $0.69$0.10 + $0.29 per call 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. Egypt uses daylight saving time, so the time difference to Dubai changes between 1 hour and 2 hours.
- Time difference
- April to October: 1 hour behind Dubai
- October to April: 2 hours behind Dubai
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Egypt fails
e& prepaid special rates need an opt-in
On e& Wasel prepaid, the special international rates apply only after you opt in to the International Calling Offer. Without it, calls abroad cost the standard tariff rate.
e&, International Calling: Overview & BenefitsFrom 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 the UAE mobile or cell phone?
Dial +20, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UAE
Are calls to Egypt included in the UAE phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UAE that we checked includes Egypt in a plan
How much does it cost to call Egypt from the UAE?
With no plan, carriers in the UAE charge up to $0.69 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Cairo from the UAE?
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
How to make a free call to Egypt, or call Egypt from the UAE 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 the UAE 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 the UAE?
From a landline in the UAE, dial 00 20, then the number
How do I call Egypt from the UAE, 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: 1 hour behind Dubai. October to April: 2 hours behind Dubai