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Egypt Country Code +20

Complete guide to calling Egypt from the US and abroad

ISO-2: EG ISO-3: EGY Africa Capital: Cairo

Calling Information

Dialing Code
+20
Exit Code (US)
011
How to Call
011 + 20 + area + number
Country TLD
.eg

Geography

Capital
Cairo
Continent
Africa
Area
1,001,450 km²
Population
118,365,995
Currency
Egyptian pound
Languages
Arabic (official language), English and French widely understood by educated classes

Time & Communication

Current Time
12:41 PM
Time Zone
UTC+3
Mobile Penetration
97.1%
Internet Penetration
74.6%
Fixed-line Penetration
11.4%

How to Call Egypt from the United States

Follow these simple steps to make an international call to Egypt from a US landline or mobile phone:

1
Exit Code
011
US international prefix
2
Country Code
20
Egypt
3
Area Code
XX
City/region code
4
Local Number
XXXX XXXX
Subscriber number

Example dialing format:

011 - 20 - area code - local number

Calling from a Mobile Phone

Replace 011 with the + symbol (press and hold 0):

+20 - area code - local number

Area Codes in Egypt

City Area Code How to Dial from US
(El) Minya 86 011 20 86 + local number
Alexandria 3 011 20 3 + local number
Aswan 97 011 20 97 + local number
Asyut 88 011 20 88 + local number
Beni Suef 82 011 20 82 + local number
Cairo 2 011 20 2 + local number
Damanhur 45 011 20 45 + local number
El Mahalla el Kubra 40 011 20 40 + local number
Fayoum 84 011 20 84 + local number
Giza 2 011 20 2 + local number
Ismailia 64 011 20 64 + local number
Luxor 95 011 20 95 + local number
Mansoura 50 011 20 50 + local number
Port Said 66 011 20 66 + local number
Qunea 96 011 20 96 + local number
Rafah 68 011 20 68 + local number
Shebin El Kom 48 011 20 48 + local number
Sohag 93 011 20 93 + local number
Suez 62 011 20 62 + local number
Tanta 40 011 20 40 + local number
Zagazig 55 011 20 55 + local number

Neighboring Countries

Israel flag

Israel

+972 Palestine flag

Palestine

+970 Jordan flag

Jordan

+962 Cyprus flag

Cyprus

+357 Lebanon flag

Lebanon

+961 Syria flag

Syria

+963 Turkey flag

Turkey

+90 Greece flag

Greece

+30

Telecommunications in Egypt

Metric Value Year
Mobile subscriptions (per 100 people) 97.1 2024
Mobile subscriptions (total) 113,193,035 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (per 100 people) 11.4 2024
Fixed-line subscriptions (total) 13,250,171 2024
Internet users (% of population) 74.6 2024

Source: World Bank (ITU)

Penetration Rates (per 100 people)

Mobile 97.1%
Fixed-line 11.4%
Internet 74.6%

Egypt on the Map

Borders and capital: Natural Earth. The red dot marks the capital, Cairo.

Flag of Egypt

Flag of Egypt
Name
Flag of Egypt
Adopted
1984
Proportions
2:3
Red White Black Gold

Red represents the struggle against colonialism, white symbolizes the 1952 revolution, black stands for the end of oppression. The Eagle of Saladin is the national emblem.

Public Holidays in Egypt

Egypt has 12 holidays and observances (2 national, 10 public, 0 observances). The national day is Revolution Day (Police Day), on January 25. Offices and many businesses close on public holidays, so plan calls around them.

DateHolidayType
January 7 Coptic Christmas Day Public
January 25 Revolution Day (Police Day) National
April 25 Sinai Liberation Day Public
May 1 Labour Day Public
June 30 June 30 Revolution Day Public
July 23 Revolution Day National
October 6 Armed Forces Day Public
Varies Coptic Easter (Sham el-Nessim) Public
Varies Eid al-Fitr Public
Varies Eid al-Adha Public
Varies Islamic New Year Public
Varies Prophet's Birthday (Mawlid) Public

“Varies”: the date follows a lunar, religious or weekday rule and changes every year.

Geography of Egypt

Area

1,001,450 km²

386,662 sq mi

Coastline

2,450 km

Highest point

Mount Catherine 2,629 m

Lowest point

Qattara Depression -133 m

Climate:
Desert; hot, dry summers with moderate winters
Terrain:
Vast desert plateau interrupted by Nile valley and delta
Natural resources:
Petroleum, Natural gas, Iron ore, Phosphates, Manganese, Limestone, Gypsum, Talc, Asbestos, Lead, Rare earth elements, Zinc
Land borders:
Gaza Strip, Israel, Libya, Sudan
Land use:
agricultural 4.1% (arable 3.1%), forest 0% (2023)

Sources: CIA World Factbook (data as of September 2026); area: World Bank 2023.

Economy of Egypt

GDP

$365 billion (2025)

GDP per person

$3,086 (2025)

Growth

4.4% (2025)

Inflation

14.1% (2025)

Unemployment

6.8% (2025)

Human Development Index

0.754 (#100 of 193, 2023)

Currency:
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
GDP by sector:
Agriculture 17%, Industry 32%, Services 47% (2025)
Top exports:
Gold, gems and jewelry (15%), Mineral fuels and oil (10%), Electrical equipment and electronics (7%), Fruit and nuts (6%), Plastics (5%)
Top imports:
Mineral fuels and oil (21%), Machinery and computers (8%), Cereals (7%), Electrical equipment and electronics (7%), Vehicles and parts (6%)
Main export markets:
United Arab Emirates (14%), Italy (8%), Türkiye (6%), Saudi Arabia (6%), USA (5%)
Main suppliers:
China (19%), USA (13%), Saudi Arabia (9%), Russian Federation (5%), Germany (4%)

Sources: World Bank (GDP, growth, inflation, ILO-modeled unemployment, sectors), UNDP Human Development Report 2025, UN Comtrade (goods trade 2025, shares of the total by value), ISO 4217. Years in brackets are the latest available.

Frequently Asked Questions about Egypt

What is the country code for Egypt?
The country code for Egypt is +20.
How do I call Egypt from the US?
To call Egypt from the US, dial 011 + 20 + area code + local number. From a mobile phone, use +20 instead of 011.
What time is it in Egypt?
The current time in Egypt is 12:41 PM (UTC+3).
What is the capital of Egypt?
The capital of Egypt is Cairo.
What is the national day of Egypt?
The national day of Egypt is Revolution Day (Police Day), on January 25.
What does the flag of Egypt look like?
The flag of Egypt uses red, white, black, gold and was adopted in 1984. Red represents the struggle against colonialism, white symbolizes the 1952 revolution, black stands for the end of oppression. The Eagle of Saladin is the national emblem.