How to call Egypt from the UK
- 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 UK
How to make a call to Egypt from the UK: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Egyptian numbers start with a 0 at home, and you drop it after 00 20.
- 00The UK 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
Dial a city from the UK
Each city has its own code right after 20.
- Alexandria00 20 3
- Luxor00 20 95
- Aswan00 20 97
Drop the 0 of the area code
A Cairo number saved with its home 0 fails from the UK.
- Fails
- 00 20 02 x
- Works
- 00 20 2 x
Save Egyptian contacts with +20
Save +20 and the number without its 0, even for a 9-digit number. The same works for calling Egypt cell phones.
Calling Egypt from the UK without an international plan
Suparelay calls Egypt for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13/min. O2 includes Egypt in its Big Bundle, while EE and Vodafone sell Egypt calls as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 23× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.18 mobile |
 | $6.13$0.20 landline · $0.26 mobile with plan |
 | $5.42$0.15 landline · $0.20 mobile with plan |
 | $3.96 |
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 to London changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 2 hours ahead of London
- March 29 to April 24: 1 hour ahead of London
- October 25 to October 30: 3 hours ahead of London
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Egypt fails
O2 blocks international calls on a £0 Spend Cap
A £0 Spend Cap on O2 bars chargeable use outside the monthly and Bolt On allowances. International calls are in that group, so the call fails.
O2, What are spend caps?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
How to call Egypt from the UK cell phone or mobile?
Dial +20, then the number. It works from any mobile in the UK
Are calls to Egypt included in the UK phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the UK that we checked includes Egypt in a plan
How much does it cost to call Egypt from the UK?
With no plan, carriers in the UK charge up to $6.13 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Cairo from the UK?
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 the UK 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 UK 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 UK?
From a landline in the UK, dial 00 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: 2 hours ahead of London. March 29 to April 24: 1 hour ahead of London. October 25 to October 30: 3 hours ahead of London
How do I call Egypt from the UK?
Dial 00 20, then the number. From a mobile, +20 works too
What is the code for an international call to Egypt?
The country code of Egypt is +20