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How to Call Egypt From the US: Complete Guide (+20)
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How to Dial Egypt From the US
Egypt uses the country code +20. With a large Egyptian-American community, Egypt is a frequently called destination from the US.
Dialling Format
From a US phone: 011 + 20 + area code + local number
From a mobile with + dialling: +20 + area code + local number
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Egyptian landline numbers vary in length. Cairo numbers are 8 digits after the area code, while other cities may have 7 digits.
Example Calls
Egyptian Area Codes
Egyptian mobile numbers start with 010, 011, 012, or 015 (the leading 0 is dropped when calling from the US, becoming 10, 11, 12, or 15).
Cost Comparison: Calling Egypt
Best Time to Call Egypt
Egypt is in Eastern European Time (EET, UTC+2) year-round. Egypt does not observe daylight saving time.
- 7 hours ahead of ET: 9 AM in New York = 4 PM in Cairo
- 10 hours ahead of PT: 9 AM in LA = 7 PM in Cairo
- Business hours: 9 AM - 5 PM EET (2 AM - 10 AM ET)
- Best overlap: 9-11 AM ET = 4-6 PM EET (late afternoon in Egypt)
Tips for Calling Egypt
- WhatsApp is dominant: WhatsApp is the primary communication app in Egypt. Most Egyptians prefer WhatsApp calls over regular phone calls.
- Friday is the weekend: Friday is the main day off in Egypt. Government offices close Thursday afternoon through Saturday morning.
- Ramadan hours: During Ramadan, business hours shift significantly. Most offices work shorter days and close earlier.
- Mobile is preferred: Most Egyptians primarily use mobile phones. Landlines are mainly used by businesses and government offices.
Summary
To call Egypt from the US, dial 011 + 20 + area code + number. BubblyPhone offers $0.01/min rates. Cairo is 7 hours ahead of ET. WhatsApp is the best free option for personal calls to Egypt.
