Dialling Code for Egypt
How to call Egypt from abroad
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The international dialling code for Egypt is +20. To call Egypt from the UK, dial 00 then 20, followed by the local number. From the US or Canada, dial 011 then 20. On a mobile phone you can simply dial +20 directly.
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Egypt calling details
| Country code | +20 |
|---|---|
| Internet domain | .eg |
| Emergency number | 122 (police) / 123 (ambulance) |
| Time zone | UTC+02:00 — check the time before you call |
| Capital | Cairo |
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Egypt in context
- Egypt covers 1,002,450 km², making it the 29th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 107 people per km² ranks 83rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Israel, Libya, Palestine, Sudan.
- With 107,271,260 people, Egypt holds about 40.9% of the population of Northern Africa.
- That is roughly 7.4% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- Egypt is a member state of the United Nations.
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Calling Egypt — FAQ
What is the international dialling code for Egypt?
The dialling code for Egypt is +20.
How do I call Egypt from the UK?
To call Egypt from the UK, dial 00 20 followed by the local number (drop any leading 0).
How do I call Egypt from the US?
To call Egypt from the US, dial 011 20 followed by the local number.
Do other countries share the +20 dialling code?
No — +20 is used exclusively by Egypt.
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