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Egypt country code: +20

  • Exit code from Egypt: 00
  • Time zone: EET (UTC+2/+3)

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What is the country code for Egypt?

The country code for Egypt is +20. To call Egypt from the United States, dial 011 20 followed by the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile, dial +20 directly. A Egypt number in full international format looks like +20 10 1234 5678.
How an international call to Egypt is composed: your own exit code, then Egypt's country calling code 20, then the national number with its leading 0 removed. Written in full E.164 form a Egypt number looks like +20 10 1234 5678. From a mobile, typing + replaces the exit code and works from any country.
The middle block is the only part fixed by Egypt. The exit code changes with wherever you happen to be calling from.

Egypt at a glance

Country calling code
+20
ISO country code
EG
Exit code (dialling out of Egypt)
00
The prefix people in this country dial to reach another country.
National trunk prefix
0
Drop the 0 when dialling from abroad.
Number length
8 to 10 digits after the trunk 0
Time zone
EET (UTC+2/+3)

Dialing

How to call Egypt: step by step

The full sequence is: exit code + 20 + local number (minus the leading 0).

  1. 1

    Dial your exit code

    From the United States and Canada that is 011. From most of Europe, Asia, and Africa it is 00. On any mobile you can simply press and hold 0 to get a + instead, which works from anywhere.
  2. 2

    Dial 20

    20 is the country calling code for Egypt. It never changes and it is the same from every country in the world.
  3. 3

    Drop the leading 0

    Numbers written for domestic use in Egypt start with a 0. That is a national trunk prefix, not part of the number; remove it when dialling from abroad. 2 1234 5678 is what you dial after +20.
  4. 4

    Check the time first

    Egypt is on EET (UTC+2/+3). Business calls placed outside local working hours are the most common reason an international call goes unanswered.

Number format

What a Egypt phone number looks like

The examples below are format patterns showing digit grouping. They are not working numbers.

TypeFormatExample
Landline+20 X XXXX XXXX+20 2 1234 5678
Mobile+20 1X XXXX XXXX+20 10 1234 5678

City codes

Egypt area and city codes

Written domestically these carry a leading 0. Drop it when dialling from abroad.

City / regionCodeDial from abroad
Cairo02+20 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the country code for Egypt?
The country code for Egypt is +20. Written in full international (E.164) format, a Egypt number looks like +20 10 1234 5678.
How do I call Egypt from the United States?
Dial 011, then 20, then the local number with its leading 0 removed. From a mobile you can dial +20 directly instead of 011.
How many digits is a Egypt phone number?
8 to 10 digits after the trunk 0. Written internationally it becomes +20 followed by that national number.
Do I keep the 0 when calling Egypt from abroad?
No. The leading 0 is a domestic trunk prefix. Dial +20 followed by the number with the 0 removed. Including it is the single most common reason calls to Egypt fail.
What time is it in Egypt?
Egypt is on EET (UTC+2/+3). Check the local time before calling; the safe business window is roughly 9am to 5pm local.

Sources

  1. ITU-T Recommendation E.164 — The international public telecommunication numbering plan — International Telecommunication UnionThe international number format, the 15-digit maximum, and how country codes and national numbers compose.
  2. ITU-T International Numbering Resources — International Telecommunication UnionThe assignment of country calling codes and the published national numbering plans they belong to.

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