Egypt flag

Country Code for Egypt: +20

Africa

+20

Dialing Code

EG

ISO2

EGY

ISO3

£E EGP

Egyptian Pound

UTC+2

Timezone

Feb 23, 2026, 11:25 PM

Current Time

About Egypt Phone Codes

This page provides comprehensive information about Egypt's international dialing system, helping you make seamless phone calls to and from this destination.

The country code for Egypt is +20, which is essential for making international calls to Egypt. Our guide includes detailed dialing instructions, practical examples from major countries, and helpful tips to ensure your calls connect successfully. Whether you're calling for business, staying in touch with family, or making travel arrangements, you'll find all the country code information you need right here.

Beyond the primary phone code, we also provide useful details such as Egypt ISO country code (EG) EGY, local currency Egyptian Pound (£E), time zone information (UTC+2), and step-by-step dialing instructions to make your international calling experience as smooth as possible towards Egypt.

How to Call Egypt

International Format: +20 XX XXXX XXXX

  1. 1Dial your country's international access code (usually 00 or +)
  2. 2Dial the Egypt country code: +20
  3. 3Dial the area code and phone number (8-9 digits total)

Examples from Popular Countries dialing to Egypt

From United States:

011 20 2 1234 5678

From United Kingdom:

00 20 2 1234 5678

From Germany:

00 20 2 1234 5678

EG Emergency Numbers
Child safety helpline

Report bullying or get support

NCCM Child Helpline

Egypt's national toll-free line for children to report abuse or seek developmental support.

View all child safety helplines

Carriers in Egypt

If you're making international calls to Egypt, understanding the local carriers can be useful. The telecommunications landscape features Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, Etisalat Misr and WE, all providing 4G/5G services. Check their websites for current international roaming agreements with your home carrier.

Did you know?

Egyptian mobile numbers are 11 digits long, starting with 010, 011, 012, or 015.

Egypt's main city phone codes

CityPhone Code
Cairo+20 2
Alexandria+20 3
Giza+20 2
Shubra El-Kheima+20 2
Port Said+20 66
Suez+20 62
Luxor+20 95
Mansoura+20 50
El-Mahalla El-Kubra+20 40
Tanta+20 40
Asyut+20 88
Ismailia+20 64
Fayyum+20 84
Zagazig+20 55
Aswan+20 97

Note: These are the main area codes for major cities in Egypt. When calling from abroad, dial the international access code, then +20, then the city code (without the + symbol), followed by the local number.

Scams and telemarketing rules in Egypt

The 155 prefix is for registered commercial use. Wallet PIN theft (Vodafone Cash) is a major threat.

Telemarketing/toll-free prefixes: 155

Common scams to watch for: Wallet PIN theft, bank prize fraud, electricity meter scams.

Report fraud to:Report to NTRA