How to call the UK from Egypt
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Egypt
How to make a call to the UK from Egypt: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. A UK area code starts with 0 at home, and that 0 drops after 44.
- Fails
- 00 44 020 x
- Works
- 00 44 20 x
- 00Egypt exit code
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- From a mobile: +44 xx xxxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
- Landline
- 00 44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London00 4420then the local number
- Birmingham00 44121then the local number
- Glasgow00 44141then the local number
- Manchester00 44161then the local number
- Sheffield00 44114then the local number
- Leeds00 44113then the local number
- Edinburgh00 44131then the local number
- Liverpool00 44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Dial a big UK city
Each city has its own code after 44. Type it in the dialer above.
- Edinburgh00 44 131
- Leeds00 44 113
- Cardiff00 44 29
Calling the UK cell phones
How do I call the UK from Egypt on a mobile? Dial +44 and a 10-digit number at most, without its 0.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 44
- Dial the number without its 0
Calling the UK from Egypt without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Egypt charge up to $0.29/min. Only Orange Egypt includes calls to the UK, on PREMIER Plus, and e& sells them as an add-on.
- e&Kol El Donia monthly
- Orange EgyptPREMIER Plus
- Vodafone EgyptNot in any plan
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 5× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 | $0.29 + tax$0.15 + tax with plan |
 | $0.29 + tax |
 | $0.29 + tax |
Want to call the UK?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The time difference to Cairo changes with daylight saving time, so check the clock before you call.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 2 hours behind Cairo
- March 29 to April 24: 1 hour behind Cairo
- October 25 to October 30: 3 hours behind Cairo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Orange needs the international service activated
Orange calls abroad go through an international service that you activate first. Activate Orange's international service before calling abroad from Egypt.
Orange Egypt, International and RoamingImported phones need fees paid within 90 days
An imported phone that you use with an Egyptian SIM needs registration and fee payment within 90 days of activation. Egypt can switch off the phone until you pay. Foreign SIMs, tourists' Egyptian SIMs for 90 days per visit, and previously exempted devices pay no fee.
NTRA, End of exceptional exemption on imported mobile phonesFrom any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from Egypt cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Egypt
Are calls to the UK included in Egypt phone plans?
On some plans. Orange Egypt includes calls to the UK in its plans. e& charges less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the UK from Egypt?
With no plan, carriers in Egypt charge up to $0.29 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call Birmingham from Egypt?
For London, dial 00 44 20, then the local number
- Birmingham00 44 121
- Manchester00 44 161
Do I need to dial 00 to call the UK?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 44. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
How to call the UK from Egypt 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 the UK from Egypt on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the UK landline from Egypt?
From a landline in Egypt, dial 00 44, then the number
What is the international call to the UK?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
How to call the UK toll free number from Egypt?
Dial 00 44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. Most of the year: 2 hours behind Cairo. March 29 to April 24: 1 hour behind Cairo. October 25 to October 30: 3 hours behind Cairo