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Egypt Phone Number Format
Country code +20 — Complete guide to Egypt phone number formats, mobile and landline structures, and area codes.
How Egypt Phone Numbers Are Written
Phone numbers in Egypt have 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after the country code +20.
Inside Egypt a number is written with a leading 0, which makes 11 digits:
010 XXXXXXXX.
Drop that 0 when you call from abroad or save the number in international format:
+20 10 XXXXXXXX.
| Country code | +20 |
|---|---|
| Digits after +20 | 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines |
| Trunk prefix (domestic calls) | 0, dropped after +20 |
| Mobile numbers start with | 010–012 or 015 |
| Exit code (to call abroad from Egypt) | 00 |
| Dial from the US | 011 20 10 XXXXXXXX |
Mobile vs. Landline Numbers
10 digits after +20, starting with 010–012 or 015.
010 XXXXXXXX at home+20 10 XXXXXXXX international8 or 9 digits after +20. Landlines begin with an area code, for example Cairo/Giza/Qalyubia:
02 XXXXXXXX at home+20 2 XXXXXXXX internationalEgypt Number Types
| Type | Starts with | Written at home | International | From the US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 010–012 or 015 | 010 XXXXXXXX |
+20 10 XXXXXXXX |
011 20 10 XXXXXXXX |
| Landline | — | 02 XXXXXXXX |
+20 2 XXXXXXXX |
011 20 2 XXXXXXXX |
| Toll-free | 080 | 0800 XXX XXXX |
+20 800 XXX XXXX |
011 20 800 XXX XXXX |
| Premium rate | 090 | 0900 XXX XXXX |
+20 900 XXX XXXX |
011 20 900 XXX XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Source: libphonenumber metadata (phonenumbers 9.0.40), Google's open numbering data.
Checking a number from Egypt? The phone number checker tells you if it is valid, mobile or landline, and gives its international format.
Egypt Area Codes
Major area codes in Egypt:
| Area Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
86 |
(El) Minya |
3 |
Alexandria |
97 |
Aswan |
88 |
Asyut |
82 |
Beni Suef |
2 |
Cairo |
45 |
Damanhur |
40 |
El Mahalla el Kubra |
84 |
Fayoum |
2 |
Giza |
64 |
Ismailia |
95 |
Luxor |
50 |
Mansoura |
66 |
Port Said |
96 |
Qunea |
68 |
Rafah |
48 |
Shebin El Kom |
93 |
Sohag |
62 |
Suez |
40 |
Tanta |
55 |
Zagazig |
Dialing Tips
- Remove the leading 0: When dialing internationally, drop the trunk prefix (0) that is used for domestic calls in Egypt.
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Use the + notation: From a US mobile phone, use
+20instead of011 20. - Verify the number length: Numbers in Egypt have 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after +20. If your call does not connect, check that no digit is missing or doubled.
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Save contacts in international format: Always store phone numbers with the full
+20prefix so they work from any country.
Egypt Phone Number FAQ
How many digits does a phone number in Egypt have?
Phone numbers in Egypt have 10 digits for mobiles and 8 or 9 for landlines after the country code +20. Written for domestic calls with the leading 0, a mobile number has 11 digits.
What do mobile numbers in Egypt start with?
Mobile numbers in Egypt start with 010–012 or 015 when written for domestic calls. In international format the leading 0 is dropped: +20 10 XXXXXXXX.
How do I write a phone number from Egypt in international format?
Start with +20, then the national number without the leading 0. For example, a mobile number written 010 XXXXXXXX at home becomes +20 10 XXXXXXXX. From a US landline, dial 011 20 10 XXXXXXXX.
What is the toll-free prefix in Egypt?
Toll-free numbers in Egypt start with 080, for example 0800 XXX XXXX. Many toll-free numbers can't be reached from abroad.
How do I call the US from Egypt?
Dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX. From a mobile phone you can use + instead of 00: +1 XXX XXX XXXX.