Country Code +20

Egypt uses the international dialing code +20

+20

Which Country Has Code +20?

Egypt uses the international dialing code +20.

How to Call a +20 Number from the US

Numbers in Egypt have 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +20. At home they are written with a leading 0; leave it out after +20 or 011 20.

Number	From a US landline	From a mobile
Mobile starts with 010–012 or 015	`011 20 10 XXXXXXXX`	`+20 10 XXXXXXXX`
Landline	`011 20 2 XXXXXXXX`	`+20 2 XXXXXXXX`
Toll-free starts with 080	`011 20 800 XXX XXXX`	`+20 800 XXX XXXX`

X stands for any digit. Toll-free numbers often can't be reached from abroad. Full list of number types: Egypt phone number format.

Got a Call From +20?

A number starting with +20 is registered in Egypt. If you know someone there, it may be them. If you don't, be careful before you call back.

Reading a +20 number

•Mobile if the digits after +20 start with 10–12 (+20 10 XXXXXXXX).
•Landlines start with an area code, for example +20 2 XXXXXXXX for Cairo/Giza/Qalyubia.
•Premium rate if it starts with 90 after +20: never call these back.
•Local time: 11:40 AM in Cairo right now.

•Don't call back a number you don't recognize. One-ring scams hang up after a ring or two so you return the call, which can add a per-minute charge on top of an international rate.
•Caller ID can be faked. The code shown is not proof of where the caller really is.
•Real callers leave a message. If it matters, they'll text, email or leave a voicemail. Otherwise, block the number.

Country Code +20 FAQ

Which country has country code 20?

+20 is the country code of Egypt. Numbers have 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +20.

Is a +20 number a mobile or a landline?

In Egypt, mobile numbers start with 10–12 or 15 after +20, for example +20 10 XXXXXXXX. Landlines start with an area code, such as +20 2 XXXXXXXX for Cairo/Giza/Qalyubia.

What time is it in Egypt right now?

It is 11:40 AM on Sunday in Cairo (UTC+3), 7 hours ahead of New York. To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT.

Are some +20 numbers premium rate?

Yes. In Egypt, premium-rate numbers start with 90 after +20. Calling one back can cost far more than an ordinary international call, which is what one-ring scams rely on.

How do I call a +20 number from the US?

From a US landline, dial 011 20 10 XXXXXXXX, without the leading 0 used inside Egypt. From a mobile, dial +20 10 XXXXXXXX.

I got a call from +20. Should I call back?

Not if you don't recognize the number. Calling back +20 is an international call. Caller ID can be faked, and a real caller will leave a message.

Egypt Quick Info

Country	Egypt
Dialing Code	+20
ISO-2 Code	`eg`
ISO-3 Code	`EGY`
Capital	Cairo
Continent	Africa
Population	118,365,995
Currency	Egyptian pound
Domain	`eg`

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Time in Cairo

11:40 AM

Sunday · UTC+3 · 7 hours ahead of New York

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PDT). Clocks change for daylight saving time there, so the gap with the US shifts during the year.