🇪🇬USA to Egypt Calling Guide

How to Call Egypt
from USA (+20)

From United States to Egypt, the country code is +20. With StartACall you skip the codes and the downloads and dial Egypt from any browser tab.

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  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts: Calling Egypt

  • Outbound calling: Call worldwide instantly. No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound calling: To receive calls in your browser, a unique US or Canada digital number is required ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • App-free: Works directly in Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox.
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How to Call Egypt from USA

Follow these simple steps to connect with friends, family, or business partners in Egypt.

1

USA Exit Code

Dial 011. This is the exit code for calling internationally from the United States or Canada.
(On mobile/VoIP, just hold '0' to get '+')

2

Egypt Code (+20)

Dial 20. This connects your call to the Egyptian telephone network.

3

Area Code & Number

Dial the city code (e.g., 2 for Cairo) followed by the 7 or 8 digit phone number.

Calling Egyptian Mobiles?

Egyptian mobile numbers are 11 digits long (including the leading 0). When calling from the USA, drop the leading 0.

Landline (Cairo)
+20 2 xxxx xxxx
Cairo numbers are usually 8 digits long
Mobile (Vodafone/Orange)
+20 1x xxxx xxxx
Prefixes: 10, 11, 12, 15

Major Egyptian City Codes

Common area codes for major destinations in Egypt.

CityRegionArea Code
CairoGreater Cairo2
GizaGreater Cairo2
AlexandriaAlexandria3
LuxorUpper Egypt95
AswanUpper Egypt97
CityRegionArea Code
Sharm El SheikhSinai69
HurghadaRed Sea65
MansouraDelta50
TantaDelta40
SuezCanal62

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Call Egypt?

US carriers like AT&T and Verizon charge exorbitant rates for calls to Egypt. StartACall uses advanced WebRTC technology to route your call over the internet, saving you up to 90% on international calls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Egypt?

The country calling code for Egypt is +20. You must dial this after the US exit code (011) and before the city code.

How do I call an Egyptian mobile number?

Egyptian mobile numbers start with '1' (e.g., 10, 11, 12, 15). To call from the USA, dial 011 + 20 + 1x xxx xxxx.

What is the area code for Cairo?

The area code for Cairo (and Giza) is simply '2'. Landline numbers in Cairo are typically 8 digits long.

Can I call Egypt for free?

StartACall offers a free trial for new users to test the line quality to Egypt. After that, our pay-as-you-go rates are significantly cheaper than traditional carriers.

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Calling Egypt from United States: what to know

Egypt answers on the country code +20, with the capital in Cairo and most business concentrated around Cairo, Alexandria and Giza. The working language for business is Arabic, and local offices generally keep hours of 9:00 to 17:00 Sunday Thursday in most companies.

From United States the outbound access code is 011, so a manual dial reads 011 then +20 then the local number. StartACall removes that step: the call goes through your browser, so there is nothing to install and no SIM card to swap when you travel between United States and Egypt.

Most mobiles in Egypt sit on operators such as Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, Etisalat Misr (e&). Egyptian mobile numbers are 11 digits starting with 01; drop the 0 after +20.

Egypt runs on UTC plus 2, and it shifts for daylight saving, so confirm the current difference before an early or late call.

How to dial Egypt from United States

  1. 1
    Dial the exit code 011

    011 is the international access code used when dialing out of United States. On a mobile you can press and hold 0 to enter the plus sign instead.

  2. 2
    Enter the country code +20

    +20 routes the call to Egypt.

  3. 3
    Add the local number

    Dial the destination number without its leading 0. For Cairo that means including the area code 2.

Best time to call Egypt

The destination is 7 hours ahead of you.

United States clock (UTC minus 5)
09:00 to 10:00
Egypt clock (UTC plus 2)
16:00 to 17:00

Place the call inside this window and both you and the person in Egypt are within normal working hours.

Rates to Egypt (+20)

Pay as you go, billed per minute with no connection surprises. A sample 10 minute call is shown for each line type.

Line typePer minute10 minute call
Mobile$0.6310$6.31
Landline$0.6208$6.21

Rates as of 2026-06-06, in US dollars, and subject to change. The exact rate is always confirmed in the dialer before you connect.

Frequently asked questions

How do I call Egypt from United States?+

Dial 011 then +20 followed by the local number without its leading 0. From a browser on StartACall you simply enter the number and press call, with no exit code to remember.

What is the country code for Egypt?+

The country code for Egypt is +20. Cairo uses the area code 2.

What is the best time to call Egypt?+

The destination is 7 hours ahead of you. Calling between 09:00 to 10:00 your time reaches Egypt during its working day (16:00 to 17:00 local time).

Do I need to install an app to call Egypt?+

No. StartACall runs in your browser on Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox, so you can place the call without downloading anything or buying a phone number for outbound calls.

Can I receive calls as well?+

Outbound calls need no number. To receive inbound calls you add a US or Canada digital number, billed monthly, and answer it in the same browser tab.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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