How much does it cost to call Egypt from the US?

With InternationalCall, calls to Egypt cost $0.26/min. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.

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🇪🇬 How to Call Egypt from US

Q: How do I call Egypt from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 20 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also use +20 + local number.

Q: What is the country code for Egypt?

The country code for Egypt is +20. When calling from the US, dial 011 first as the exit code.

Complete guide to calling Egypt from the United States. Learn the dialing format, country code, and how to save up to 95% on your calls.

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Quick Reference: Dial Egypt

US From US Landline

011 + 20 + number

011 is the US exit code

From US Cell Phone

+20 + number

+ replaces exit code on mobile

🇪🇬 Egypt Country Code: +20

Step-by-Step: How to Call Egypt

Follow these steps to dial Egypt from any US phone

Dial the US Exit Code: 011

This tells your phone carrier you're making an international call. From a cell phone, you can press and hold 0 to get the + symbol instead.

Dial Egypt's Country Code: 20

This routes your call to Egypt. Every country has a unique code - Egypt's is +20.

Dial the Local Number

Enter the full local number including any area or city code. Don't include the leading 0 if the local format uses one.

Example: Calling Egypt

Let's call a Egypt number: 12345678

US From US landline:

011-20-12345678

From US cell phone:

+2012345678

Breakdown: 011 (US exit code) + 20 (Egypt code) + 12345678 (local number)

Egypt Phone Number Format

Understanding Egypt phone numbers

Country Code +20

ISO Code EG

Number Length 10 digits

Mobile Prefixes 10, 11, 12, 15

Trunk Prefix 0 (drop when calling from abroad)

International Format +20 XX XXXX XXXX

From US Format 011-20-XX-XXXX-XXXX

Emergency Number 122

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.

Egypt Quick Facts

Capital

Cairo

Language

Arabic

Currency

EGP

Timezone

UTC+2

Tips for Calling Egypt

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 FAQ

How do I call Egypt from the US?

From a US phone, dial 011 + 20 + local number. From a US cell phone, you can also dial +20 + local number using the + symbol.

What is the country code for Egypt?

The country code for Egypt is +20. When dialing from the US, use 011 as the exit code before the country code.

What does 011 mean when calling internationally?

011 is the US international access code (exit code). It tells your phone carrier that you're placing an international call. Different countries have different exit codes - for example, the UK uses 00.

How much does it cost to call Egypt?

With InternationalCall, calls to Egypt cost $0.26/min for mobile and $0.26/min for landline. Traditional carriers charge $1.50-3.00/min plus connection fees.