How to Call Egypt from Libya
Egypt Country Code: +20
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Egypt correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Egypt - whether you’re calling Cairo or anywhere else.
Step-by-Step Dialing Guide
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Egypt from Libya
Dial the exit code for Libya
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Libya.
Add Egypt's country code
Dial the country code +20 for Egypt.
Enter the local phone number
Dial the local phone number in Egypt (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Complete dialing format
Full format: 00 20 [local number] - For example: 00 20 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+20
Capital of Egypt
Cairo
Region
Africa (Northern Africa)
Currency of Egypt
Egyptian pound (£)
Egypt Time Zones
UTC+02:00
Egypt at a Glance
Egypt, located in Northern Africa, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Cairo, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 107M.
The official currency is the Egyptian pound (£). When calling Egypt, the country code is +20. The country observes the UTC+02:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Arabic.
City & Area Codes for Egypt
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 20-3 | +20-3 [local number] |
| Aswan | 20-97 | +20-97 [local number] |
| Asyut | 20-88 | +20-88 [local number] |
| Benha | 20-13 | +20-13 [local number] |
| Cairo | 20-2 | +20-2 [local number] |
| Dakahlia | 20-50 | +20-50 [local number] |
| Damanhour | 20-45 | +20-45 [local number] |
| El Mahallah (El Kubra) | 20-40 | +20-40 [local number] |
| Hurghada | 20-65 | +20-65 [local number] |
| Luxor | 20-95 | +20-95 [local number] |
| Port Said | 20-66 | +20-66 [local number] |
| Shebin El Korn | 20-48 | +20-48 [local number] |
| Sohag | 20-93 | +20-93 [local number] |
| Tanta | 20-40 | +20-40 [local number] |