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How to Call Egypt from the United States
Country code +20 — Dial 011 20 10 XXXXXXXX from a US landline or +20 10 XXXXXXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 20, the country code of Egypt.
- 3Dial the number: 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines, without the leading 0 used for calls inside Egypt.
| Calling a… | Written in Egypt | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 010 XXXXXXXX |
011 20 10 XXXXXXXX |
+20 10 XXXXXXXX |
| Landline (Cairo/Giza/Qalyubia) | 02 XXXXXXXX |
011 20 2 XXXXXXXX |
+20 2 XXXXXXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 010–012 or 015. More number types: Egypt phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Egypt had 97 mobile subscriptions and 11.4 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Egypt mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Egypt
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Cairo, call between 2:00 AM–1:00 PM EST (11:00 PM–10:00 AM PST). Egypt changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Egypt is on UTC+2, 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.