🇪🇬 Saudi Arabia to Egypt Calling Guide

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Country Code +20

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How to Call Egypt from Saudi Arabia

Calling Egypt is simple. Use the international prefix, then +20, then the city or mobile code without the domestic zero.

1

Saudi Exit Code

Dial 00 before the country code when using a Saudi landline. On mobile or with VoIP you can simply use the plus sign +.

2

Egypt Code (+20)

Dial +20 to connect to Egypt from anywhere in Saudi Arabia.

3

City Code & Number

After +20, add the city area code or mobile prefix without its leading 0 and then the subscriber number. Note: Drop the domestic zero when dialing internationally.

Dialing Examples

When calling from Saudi Arabia you remove domestic leading zeros and use +20 first.

Landline (Cairo)
+20 2 2345 6789
Mobile (Egypt)
+20 10 1234 5678
(Common mobile prefixes include 10, 11, 12, 15)

Egypt City Codes

Common area and city codes for major Egyptian cities.

City Region Area Code
Cairo Cairo Governorate 2
Alexandria Alexandria 3
Giza Giza 2
City Region Area Code
Luxor Luxor 95
Aswan Aswan 97
Mobile Numbers

Egypt Mobile Number Rules

Key things to know when dialing Egyptian mobile numbers from Saudi Arabia.

Common Mobile Prefixes

Egyptian mobile numbers typically begin with prefixes like 10, 11, 12, or 15. When calling internationally, use +20 then the prefix (no leading zero).

+20 10 1234 5678

Drop the Domestic Zero

Egyptian numbers often include a leading 0 for domestic dialing. Remove that 0 when calling from Saudi Arabia. Example: domestic 010 1234 5678 becomes +20 10 1234 5678.

010 1234 5678 +20 10 1234 5678

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Egypt?

The country calling code for Egypt is +20. Use +20 before the area code or mobile prefix when dialing from Saudi Arabia.

Do I need to include the leading zero from domestic Egyptian numbers?

No. Remove the leading zero when calling from abroad. For example 010 1234 5678 becomes +20 10 1234 5678.

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Country deep dive

From Egypt to Saudi Arabia

Practical reference covering the destination country's dial code, time zone, mobile carriers, city area codes, business etiquette, and any regulatory rules that affect inbound calls. The information below is specific to this route — different country pairs surface different operational details.

Calling Saudi Arabia (+966)

Saudi Arabia sits in AST (UTC+3) — no daylight saving.. The country dial code is +966 and the official language for business is Arabic. Local business hours run roughly 8:00–17:00 Sunday–Thursday; Friday and Saturday are the weekend. Prayer-time pauses (~5 times per day) close many retail locations and slow B2B by 15–30 minutes each..

Major cities & area codes

  • Mecca · 12
  • Riyadh · 11
  • Jeddah · 12
  • Dammam · 13

Mobile carriers in Saudi Arabia

  • Mobily (Etisalat) · 54, 56
  • Zain KSA · 58, 59
  • STC (Saudi Telecom) · 50, 53, 55

What to know when calling Saudi Arabia

  • Saudi mobile prefix 5xx — drop the leading 0 for international format.
  • Cold calling is increasingly restricted; CITC requires business pre-registration for outbound campaigns.

Calling from Egypt

From Egypt (EET (UTC+2) / EEST (UTC+3) since DST reintroduced in 2023.) the local business window is 9:00–17:00 Sunday–Thursday in most companies.. Most outbound callers reach a live answer most easily mid-morning local time, before lunch, and again in the late afternoon.

  • Egypt observes Eid holidays nationally; expect zero B2B response during the days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
  • Egyptian mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 01; drop the 0 after +20.
Operational facts above are sourced from regulator publications and carrier disclosures; specific rates and routing are confirmed in the live dialer.
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