ISO
EG / EGY
Egypt
+20
Capital
Cairo
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
EGP
Scam risk
MEDIUM
Population
102,334,404 · Arabic
🕐 Current time in Egypt
UTC+2
Cairo
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UTC+2
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Common formats for +20
The country code for Egypt can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+20- international E.164 format (with plus sign)20- digits only (often typed in search)0020- with European exit code (00)011 20- with US exit code (011)00 20 XX XXXX XXXX- full landline example+20 1X XXXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 20 + area + number
Landline:
00 20 XX XXXX XXXX · Mobile: +20 1X XXXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 20 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 20, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 20 XX XXXX XXXX |
+20 1X XXXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 20 XX XXXX XXXX |
+20 1X XXXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 20 XX XXXX XXXX |
+20 1X XXXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 20 XX XXXX XXXX |
+20 1X XXXX XXXX |
India
|
00 20 XX XXXX XXXX |
+20 1X XXXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
13 |
Banha |
15 |
10th of Ramadan |
2 |
Cairo/Giza/Qalyubia |
3 |
Alexandria |
40 |
Tanta |
45 |
Damanhur |
46 |
Marsa Matruh |
47 |
Kafr El-Sheikh |
48 |
Monufia |
50 |
Mansoura |
Scam Risk: MEDIUM
Some impersonation and prize scams reported.
Common scam types from +20
- Impersonation
- Prize Scam
What to do
- Be cautious with unexpected calls from +20
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing personal information
- Report suspicious calls to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +20?
The country code +20 belongs to Egypt.
Is +20 a scam?
+20 is the legitimate country code for Egypt. The scam risk level is medium. Some impersonation and prize scams reported.
How to call Egypt from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 20 + local number. From a US cell: dial +20 + local number.
