🇪🇬 Call Egypt from USA
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US to Egypt Dialing Format
011 + 20 + number
From any US phone
Or use +20 + number from your cell phone
Step-by-Step: Call Egypt from USA
Follow these simple steps to dial Egypt
Dial US Exit Code
011
This tells your carrier you're making an international call
Dial Country Code
20
Egypt's international dialing code
Dial Local Number
XXXXXXXX
Include area code if applicable
Example: Dialing Egypt from USA
To call a Egypt number like 12345678
011-20-12345678
+2012345678
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| Service | Mobile Rate | Landline Rate | Connection Fee |
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| AT&T | $2.00-3.00/min | $1.50-2.50/min | $0.50+ |
| Verizon | $1.79-2.99/min | $1.49-2.49/min | $0.49+ |
| T-Mobile | $1.50-2.50/min | $1.25-2.00/min | Varies |
Carrier rates are approximate and may vary. Check with your carrier for exact rates.
Egypt Phone Number Details
What to know when dialing Egypt from the US
| Country Code | +20 |
| Number Length | 10 digits |
| Mobile Prefixes | 10, 11, 12, 15 |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 (omit when calling from US) |
| Emergency Number | 122 |
Important Dialing Note
Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad. Egyptian mobile numbers are 11 digits locally (starting with 010, 011, 012, or 015). Internationally, dial +20 followed by 10 digits. Cairo landlines: +20-2-XXXX-XXXX. Alexandria landlines: +20-3-XXX-XXXX.
About Egypt
Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world with over 104 million people, strategically located at the crossroads of Africa and Asia. Cairo, the capital, is a massive metropolis and the largest city in Africa and the Middle East. Egypt has a significant diaspora in the Gulf states, Europe, and North America, and is a major tourist destination, driving substantial international communication needs.
Capital
Cairo
Language
Arabic
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
EGP
Tips for Calling Egypt from the US
Egypt is 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time. Business hours in Egypt are typically Sunday through Thursday, as Friday and Saturday are the weekend. The best time to call from the US East Coast is morning (8-10 AM ET = 3-5 PM EET). During Ramadan, business hours and social patterns shift significantly, so be mindful of the Islamic calendar.
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Calling Egypt from USA FAQ
How do I call Egypt from the USA?
From a US phone, dial 011 + 20 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +20 + local number using the + symbol (press and hold 0 on most phones).
How much does it cost to call Egypt from USA?
With InternationalCall, calls to Egypt from the USA cost $0.26/min for mobile and $0.26/min for landline. Major US carriers like AT&T and Verizon typically charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.
What is 011 when calling internationally from USA?
011 is the US international access code (also called exit code). You dial this before any international call from a US landline or phone. It tells the phone system you're making an international call. On cell phones, you can use + instead.
Do I need an international plan to call Egypt?
No! With InternationalCall, you don't need to add any international plan to your US carrier. Simply use our service to call Egypt at $0.26/min. You can call from any device with internet - phone, tablet, or computer.
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