How to call Egypt from the US
- 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 the US
How to make a call to Egypt from the US: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 011The US 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
- 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
Drop the 0 after the country code
Egyptian numbers start with a 0 at home, and a contact saved that way fails from the US.
- Fails
- 011 20 0 2 xxxxxxxx
- Works
- 011 20 2 xxxxxxxx
Dial a city from the US
Egyptian numbers run 8, 9, or 10 digits, and a 9-digit number still needs its city code after 20. Use this when calling Egypt from the USA.
- Cairo011 20 2
- Alexandria011 20 3
- Luxor011 20 95
- Aswan011 20 97
Check the time difference in spring
Daylight saving time moves the gap to New York between 6 and 7 hours, so check the clock before a call to Egypt from the USA.
Calling Egypt from the US without an international plan
Suparelay calls Egypt for $0.26/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00/min. No US carrier we checked includes Egypt in a plan, so each one needs an add-on for a lower rate.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 15× cheaper | $0.26 landline$0.18 mobile |
 | $4.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $3.00 + tax$0.30 + tax with plan |
 | $2.49 + 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
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours ahead of New York
- March 8 to April 24: 6 hours ahead of New York
- October 30 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to Egypt fails
AT&T bills Wi-Fi calls abroad at long-distance rates
An AT&T Wi-Fi call to an international number uses international long distance rates. The Wi-Fi connection does not make the call cheaper.
AT&T, Wi-Fi CallingFrom 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 the USA cell phone or mobile?
Dial +20, then the number. It works from any mobile in the US
Are calls to Egypt included in the USA phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in the US that we checked includes Egypt in a plan
How much does it cost to call Egypt from the USA?
With no plan, carriers in the US charge up to $4.00 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Cairo from the USA, and how do I call Egypt from the USA?
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 the USA 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 the USA 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 USA, and how to dial Egypt from the USA?
From a landline in the US, 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 New York. March 8 to April 24: 6 hours ahead of New York. October 30 to November 1: 6 hours ahead of New York
How to make an international call to Egypt, calling Egypt from the USA?
Dial 011 20, then the number. From a mobile, +20 works too