From another country
+20national number
Example: +20 2 XXXX XXXX
International calling guide+20 Country Code
+20 Country Code
for Egypt
Egypt uses country calling code +20 and domestic trunk prefix 0. Fixed geographic numbers generally contain nine digits after +20, while mobile numbers contain ten. Cairo and Giza share destination code 2, and Alexandria uses code 3.
Country calling code+20
🇪🇬 EGCapital: Cairo
Quick answer
How to Use Country Code +20
The plus sign represents the international access method used by your phone or network.
Inside Egypt
Example: 02 XXXX XXXX
Domestic trunk or access rule: 0.
Country Code vs. Area Code
+20 routes a call to the Egypt numbering plan. A geographic area code then narrows a fixed-line call to a numbering area. Do not create a second “20 area code” page for the same country-code intent.
Major Cities
Use a city page to see the applicable geographic code, format and regional limitations.
National Number Format
9 digits for fixed geographic numbers; 10 for mobile.
Egypt observes seasonal clock changes, so the current UTC offset should be calculated rather than assumed. A geographic prefix indicates the numbering area associated with a fixed line, not the caller’s identity.
When to Call
Eastern European Time with seasonal daylight saving time
Africa/Cairo: Calculated in your browser
Common questions
+20 Country Code FAQ
Which country uses +20?
Egypt uses international calling code +20.
How do I call Egypt from abroad?
Dial your international access method or the plus sign, then 20, followed by the national number without any domestic trunk prefix.
Is +20 an area code?
No. +20 is a country calling code. Geographic area codes are the following part of a fixed-line national number.