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Egypt Country Code +20
+20 is the international calling code for Egypt. Most phone numbers there have 8, 9 or 10 digits, written 010 01234567 inside Egypt and +20 10 01234567 from abroad. Below: how to dial it, its area codes, networks and time zones.
Phone numbers in Egypt at a glance
- Country calling code
- +20
- International dialing prefix
- 00 (or +)
- Trunk prefix (calls inside the country)
- 0
- Number length
- 8, 9 or 10 digits
- Example mobile, from abroad
- +20 10 01234567
- Same number, inside the country
- 010 01234567
- Time zone
- Eastern European Time (Africa/Cairo)
- Capital
- Cairo
- Languages
- Arabic
- Currency
- EGP
- ISO country code
- EG
How to call Egypt
From another country
- Dial your country's exit code, or press + on a mobile.
- Dial the country code 20.
- Dial the number, leaving out its first 0.
+20 10 01234567
From inside Egypt
Dial the number as it is written, starting with the trunk prefix 0. The country code is not needed.
010 01234567
To call out of Egypt, start with 00 (or +).
Types of phone number in Egypt
The numbering plan reserves ranges for landline, mobile, toll-free and premium rate numbers. Mobile numbers have 10 digits and landlines 8 or 9. What each line type means.
Area codes in Egypt
All 28 area codes of Egypt, with where each is and how to dial it. Inside Egypt the area code is dialled with the 0 in front; from abroad, leave it out.
| Dial inside | From abroad | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | +20 2 | Cairo/Giza/Qalyubia |
| 03 | +20 3 | Alexandria |
| 013 | +20 13 | Banha |
| 015 | +20 15 | 10th of Ramadan |
| 040 | +20 40 | Tanta |
| 045 | +20 45 | Damanhur |
| 046 | +20 46 | Marsa Matruh |
| 047 | +20 47 | Kafr El-Sheikh |
| 048 | +20 48 | Monufia |
| 050 | +20 50 | Mansoura |
| 055 | +20 55 | Zagazig |
| 057 | +20 57 | Damietta |
| 062 | +20 62 | Suez |
| 064 | +20 64 | Ismailia |
| 065 | +20 65 | Red Sea |
| 066 | +20 66 | Port Said |
| 068 | +20 68 | El-Arish |
| 069 | +20 69 | El-Tor |
| 082 | +20 82 | Beni Suef |
| 084 | +20 84 | Fayoum |
| 086 | +20 86 | Minia |
| 088 | +20 88 | Assiout |
| 092 | +20 92 | Wadi El-Gedid |
| 093 | +20 93 | Sohag |
| 095 | +20 95 | Luxor |
| 096 | +20 96 | Qena |
| 097 | +20 97 | Aswan |
| 0554 | +20 554 | 10th of Ramadan |
Networks with number ranges in Egypt
These networks were first allocated number ranges in Egypt, the ones with the most ranges first. Numbers can be moved between networks, so a number may no longer be with the network it started on.
- Etisalat
- Orange
- TE
- Vodafone
Look up a phone number from Egypt
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Phone numbers in Egypt: frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Egypt?
The country calling code for Egypt is +20. Put it in front of the number when you call Egypt from another country, and leave out the 0 that starts numbers inside Egypt.
How do I call Egypt from abroad?
Dial your country's international access code (or press + on a mobile phone), then 20, then the number without its leading 0. For example, 010 01234567 inside Egypt is dialled as +20 10 01234567 from abroad.
Do I dial the 0 at the start of a phone number in Egypt?
Only when you call from inside Egypt. The 0 is the trunk prefix, used for calls within the country. From abroad you leave it out: 010 01234567 becomes +20 10 01234567.
How many digits does a phone number in Egypt have?
Most phone numbers in Egypt have 8, 9 or 10 digits after the country code: mobile numbers have 10 and landlines 8 or 9.
What is the international dialing prefix in Egypt?
To call another country from Egypt, dial 00, then the country code you are calling, then the number. On a mobile phone you can press + instead of 00.
What are the area codes in Egypt?
Egypt has 28 area codes, each pointing at a city or region. Examples: 02 for Cairo/Giza/Qalyubia, 03 for Alexandria, 013 for Banha and 015 for 10th of Ramadan.
Which mobile networks have phone numbers in Egypt?
Number ranges in Egypt were first allocated to networks including Etisalat, Orange, TE and Vodafone. People can move their number to another network, so the one a number started on may not be the one it uses today.
What time zone is Egypt in?
Egypt is on Eastern European Time. A phone number carries no time information, so check the time there before you call.
Can I look up a phone number from Egypt?
Yes. Enter any number with +20, or choose Egypt as the country, in the free phone number lookup. It shows the line type (mobile, landline, VoIP, toll-free), the place and network it was issued to, its time zone and every format of the number.