Calling Egypt from Nigeria: 009 20 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Egypt from Nigeria, dial 009, then 20, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 009 20 10 01234567.
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Dialing format
009 20 10 01234567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
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.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Egypt from Nigeria
Start by dialing 009 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for Nigeria.
Dial the country code +20 for Egypt.
Dial the local phone number in Egypt (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 009 20 [local number] - For example: 009 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
Current time
Your time
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Egypt
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Egypt is --
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.
Population
107M
Population Rank
#14 of 230
Language Footprint
Arabic
Time Zone Footprint
UTC+02:00
City/Area Code Coverage
14 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Egypt currently has a 10-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +20.
Exit Code in Nigeria
009 (dial 009 (or + from mobile))
Nigeria Country Code
+234
Route Dialing Pattern
009 20 10 01234567
Capital Time Difference
1h destination ahead
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
08:00-17:00
Currency Pair
Nigerian naira (₦) -> Egyptian pound (£)
Primary languages: Nigeria (English) and Egypt (Arabic).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: Nigeria (UTC+01:00) and Egypt (UTC+02:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from Nigeria to Egypt, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
Nigeria
To
Egypt
For dialing this route, callers in Nigeria usually start with 009 or the plus sign, then dial +20 before the local Egypt number.
Nigeria's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+01:00, while Egypt's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 08:00-17:00.
Nigeria callers are represented by NG/NGA, with Abuja as a capital reference point, Western Africa, 224M people, Nigerian naira (₦), and primary language context of English.
Origin exit prefix: 009 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +234. Origin time zones: UTC+01:00.
Egypt is represented here by EG/EGY, Cairo, Northern Africa, about 107M people, Egyptian pound (£), and primary language context of Arabic.
Destination calling code: +20. Destination time zones: UTC+02:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines Nigeria's outbound dialing rules with Egypt's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 1h destination ahead, and the recommended origin-time window is 08:00-17:00.
Dialing sequence: 009 20 local number. Business-hour window: 08:00-17:00. Time relationship: 1h destination ahead.
Destination market: Egypt is in Northern Africa, with Cairo as a main administrative center. Calls from Nigeria may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 107M. Primary language context: Arabic. Local billing and everyday prices use Egyptian pound (£).
Route context: Nigeria is listed in Western Africa with a population of about 224M; Egypt is listed in Northern Africa with about 107M. The main listed languages differ: Nigeria (English) and Egypt (Arabic). Currency context also changes across the route: Nigerian naira (₦) in Nigeria and Egyptian pound (£) in 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] |
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