How to call the USA from Egypt
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- 00 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Egypt
How to make a call to the USA from Egypt: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number
- 00Egypt exit code
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- From a mobile: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
- Landline
- 00 1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City00 121200 133200 164600 1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles00 121300 131000 1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn00 134700 1718then 7 digits
- Chicago00 131200 177300 1872then 7 digits
- Houston00 128100 171300 1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix00 148000 160200 1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia00 121500 126700 1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio00 121000 1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Pick the area code first
Each big city has its own area code after 00 1, then 7 digits.
- Los Angeles00 1 213
- Chicago00 1 312
- Houston00 1 713
Dial a toll free number
A US toll free number takes 00 1 and 10 digits like any other. If it fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
Type plus on a mobile
When calling the USA cell phones, the phone adds the exit code for you.
- Hold 0 until + appears
- Dial 1
- Dial the 10-digit number
Calling the USA from Egypt without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Egypt charge up to $0.29/min. Orange Egypt includes calls to the USA with PREMIER Plus, and e& sells them as an add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 7× cheaper | |
 | $0.29 + tax$0.15 + tax with plan |
 | $0.29 + tax |
 | $0.29 + tax |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. The time difference to the USA changes when daylight saving time starts or ends.
- Time difference
- Most of the year: 7 hours behind Cairo
- March 8 to April 24: 6 hours behind Cairo
- October 30 to November 1: 6 hours behind Cairo
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from Egypt cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Egypt
Are calls to the USA included in Egypt phone plans?
On some plans. Orange Egypt includes calls to the USA 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
Does Orange Egypt include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 60 minutes. Orange Egypt includes 60 minutes to the USA with PREMIER Platinum
How much does it cost to call the USA 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 New York City from Egypt?
For New York City, dial 00 1 212, then the 7-digit local number
Do I need to dial 00 to call the USA?
From a landline, yes: dial 00, then 1. From a mobile, type + instead, and the phone adds the exit code
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
How do I call the USA from Egypt, and how to make an international call to the USA?
Dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every 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 USA from Egypt for free, and is there a free call to the USA?
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 USA 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 USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
How to call the USA landline from Egypt?
From a landline in Egypt, dial 00 1, then the 10-digit number
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. Most of the year: 7 hours behind Cairo. March 8 to April 24: 6 hours behind Cairo. October 30 to November 1: 6 hours behind Cairo