Egypt Dialing Code (+20)
The country calling code for Egypt is +20. Type a local number below to get its international form, and see how to dial Egypt from anywhere.
Type a local Egypt phone number to see its international form.
Note Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +20 2 1234 5678. Cairo uses 2.
How to dial Egypt
The + in +20 stands for your local exit code (011 in the US and Canada, 00 across most of Europe, 00 in Egypt itself). Any GSM mobile lets you dial the + directly.
Egypt dialing reference
| Country calling code | +20 |
| ISO country code | EG |
| Region | Middle East & Africa |
| Trunk prefix | 0 |
| Exit / IDD code (from Egypt) | 00 |
| Example number | 02 1234 5678 |
| International format | +20 212345678 |
Calling Egypt step by step
- 01 Start with your exit code — 011 in the US and Canada, 00 in the UK and Europe, or + on any mobile.
- 02 Dial the Egypt country code 20.
- 03 Add the local number without its leading 0 trunk prefix — e.g. 212345678.
Frequently asked questions
What is the country code for Egypt?
The country calling code for Egypt is +20 (ISO code EG). You dial it after your own country's exit code — or type + on a mobile — before the local number.
How do I call Egypt from the US?
From the United States, dial 011 (the US exit code), then 20 (the Egypt country code), then the local number without its trunk prefix. For example: 011 20 212345678.
How do I call Egypt from the UK or Europe?
From the UK and most of Europe, dial 00 (the exit code), then 20, then the local number. For example: 00 20 212345678. On any mobile you can dial +20 212345678 instead.
What is the format of a Egypt phone number?
A typical Egypt number looks like 02 1234 5678. Drop the leading 0 of the area code when dialling from abroad: +20 2 1234 5678. Cairo uses 2.