Egypt Country Code (+20): Complete Guide to Calling Egypt
Complete guide to Egypt country code +20. Learn how to dial Egypt from abroad, understand Cairo, Alexandria area codes, mobile carriers (Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, WE), and save money.
Quick Facts: Egypt Country Code
| Country Code | +20 |
| International Prefix | 00 (from Egypt) |
| Number Format | +20 X XXXX XXXX |
| Time Zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| Major Carriers | Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, WE |
How to Dial Egypt
The Egypt country code is +20. Always drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad.
From the USA
Format: 011 + 20 + number (no 0)
Example (Cairo): 011-20-2-XXXX-XXXX
From UK/Europe
Format: 00 + 20 + number (no 0)
Example (Alexandria): 00-20-3-XXXX-XXXX
Mobile Numbers
Format: +20 + 10-digit number (no 0)
Example: +20-10-XXXX-XXXX (Vodafone)
Egypt Area Codes
| City | Area Code |
|---|---|
| Cairo | 02 |
| Alexandria | 03 |
| Luxor | 095 |
| Aswan | 097 |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 069 |
| Hurghada | 065 |
Mobile Carriers in Egypt
Egypt has over 100 million mobile subscriptions across four carriers:
- Vodafone Egypt (~40%): Largest carrier, prefixes 010, 011
- Orange Egypt (~33%): French telecom, prefixes 012, 011
- Etisalat Egypt (~22%): UAE telecom, prefixes 011, 015
- WE/Telecom Egypt (~5%): State-owned, prefix 015
WhatsApp in Egypt
85%+ of Egyptians use WhatsApp - it's the primary communication tool for personal and business use. Facebook Messenger is also popular.
Cost to Call Egypt
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| BubblyPhone | $0.04-0.10/min |
| Carrier (AT&T/Verizon) | $2.00-4.00/min |
| T-Mobile | $0.25/min or higher |
| Free (app-to-app) |
Time Zone
Egypt uses EET (Eastern European Time, UTC+2) year-round:
- 12 PM EST = 7 PM in Egypt
- 9 AM PST = 7 PM in Egypt
- 12 PM GMT = 2 PM in Egypt
Pro Tips for Calling Egypt
- Drop the 0: Egyptian numbers start with 0 domestically - remove it internationally
- Use WhatsApp: 85%+ adoption - the default communication method
- Mobile Prefixes: 010 (Vodafone), 012 (Orange), 011/015 (Etisalat), 015 (WE)
- Friday Prayers: Avoid calling during Friday midday prayers (around 12-2 PM)
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