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Egypt country code: +20

To call Egypt from abroad, dial +20 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.

How to dial Egypt

  1. 1. Start with +20. On a mobile, hold 0 for +. On a landline, dial your exit code first (00 in most countries, 011 from the US and Canada).
  2. 2. Adjust the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
  3. 3. Dial the rest. Or skip the formatting: pick Egyptin Kitaphone's dialer and it adds +20 for you.

Dialing examples

Mobile
010 01234567 → +20 10 01234567
Landline
Dial the area code without its leading 0, then the number.

Egypt at a glance

Country code
+20
Main language
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+2 in January, UTC+3 in July
Kitaphone rate
$0.29/min landline · $0.29/min mobile
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Questions about calling Egypt

What is the country code for Egypt?
+20. From outside Egypt, dial +20 and then the local number. If the local number starts with 0, drop that 0.
How do I dial a mobile number in Egypt from abroad?
Write it in international form: 010 01234567 becomes +20 10 01234567.
Do I drop the leading 0 when calling Egypt?
Yes. Numbers in Egypt are written locally with a leading 0, which you leave out after +20.
What time zone is Egypt in?
UTC+2 in January, UTC+3 in July. Check the local time before you call.
What language is spoken in Egypt?
The main language is Arabic.
How much does it cost to call Egypt?
$0.29 per minute to landlines and $0.29 per minute to mobiles, billed in whole minutes from prepaid credit. No subscription and no connection fee.
Does the person in Egypt need an app?
No. Kitaphone calls the ordinary phone network, so the call arrives on their normal mobile or landline. They need no app, no account and no internet connection.

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