Country calling codes · zone 2: Africa & a few Atlantic islands
Egypt Country Code
+20
The country code for Egypt is +20. To call Egypt from abroad, dial your international exit code, then 20, then the local number without its leading zero.
+20
International calling code
.eg
Internet domain
EG / EGY
ISO country codes
UTC+2
Time zone (Cairo)
How to call Egypt from abroad
From a mobile phone
+ 20 123 456 789
Works from any country: hold 0 for “+”.
From the US or Canada
011 20 123 456 789
011 is the North American exit code.
From the UK, EU and most countries
00 20 123 456 789
00 is the most common exit code.
From Australia
0011 20 123 456 789
Australia uses 0011 as its exit code.
Drop the leading 0 of the local number (the trunk prefix) when you dial from abroad. The example number 123 456 789 is illustrative.
Calling codes of neighbouring countries
Sudan — +249
Libya — +218
Israel — +972
Palestine — +970Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Egypt?
The international calling code for Egypt is +20.
How do I call Egypt from the United States?
Dial 011 20 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0). From a mobile phone you can simply dial +20 and the number.
How do I call Egypt from the UK or Europe?
Dial 00 20 and the local number without its leading 0 — or +20 from a mobile.
What is the internet domain of Egypt?
The country-code top-level domain is .eg.
What time is it in Egypt?
Egypt (Cairo) is on UTC+2, with daylight saving time in summer — check the local time before you call.