How do I call Egypt from South Africa?

To call Egypt from South Africa, dial the exit code 00, followed by the country code +20, then the phone number. For example, to call the number 10 01234567, you would dial: 00 20 10 01234567.

What is the country calling code for Egypt when calling from South Africa?

The country calling code for Egypt is +20. To call Egypt from South Africa, dial +20 followed by the local phone number.

What timezone is Egypt in?

Egypt is in the UTC+02:00 timezone.

What currency is used in Egypt?

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound (£). This is the primary currency used for all transactions in the country.

What is the capital city of Egypt?

The capital city of Egypt is Cairo. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

How do I make cheap calls to Egypt when calling from South Africa?

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How much does it cost to call Egypt when calling from South Africa?

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What is the best time to call Egypt from South Africa?

The capital-to-capital time gap is 0h (same time). A practical window in South Africa is 09:00-18:00 local time, which maps to standard business hours in Egypt.

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How to Call Egypt from South Africa

Calling Egypt from South Africa: 00 20 [local number].

Egypt Country Code: +20

ISO: EG

EGY

Quick answer

To call Egypt from South Africa, dial 00, then 20, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 20 10 01234567.

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Dialing format

00 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.

Step-by-Step Dialing Guide

Follow these simple steps to make a call to Egypt from South Africa

International Guide

Dial the exit code for South Africa

Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.

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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International Dialing Format

002010 01234567

Exit Code•Country Code•Phone Number

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Calling Egypt from South Africa: Calling Code, Local Time & More

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 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.

Destination Calling Profile: Egypt

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.

Route Profile: South Africa to Egypt

Exit Code in South Africa

00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))

South Africa Country Code

+27

Route Dialing Pattern

00 20 10 01234567

Capital Time Difference

0h (same time)

Best Calling Window (Origin Time)

09:00-18:00

Currency Pair

South African rand (R) -> Egyptian pound (£)

Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Egypt (Arabic).

Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Egypt (UTC+02:00).

Detailed route planning

Route planning details: South Africa to Egypt

Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Egypt, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.

From

South Africa

Egypt

South Africa exit code: 00Egypt calling code: +20Time difference: 0h, same primary timezone

For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +20 before the local Egypt number.

South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Egypt's is UTC+02:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing from South Africa

South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.

Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.

Egypt dialing details

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.

South Africa to Egypt call planning

This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Egypt's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 0h, same primary timezone, and the recommended origin-time window is 09:00-18:00.

Dialing sequence: 00 20 local number. Business-hour window: 09:00-18:00. Time relationship: 0h, same primary timezone.

Destination market: Egypt is in Northern Africa, with Cairo as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa 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: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Egypt is listed in Northern Africa with about 107M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Egypt (Arabic). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Egyptian pound (£) in Egypt.

From South Africa, the conventional international prefix is 00; mobile callers can usually use +, then +20, then the Egypt local number.Pretoria to Cairo has a 0h, same primary timezone time relationship, so check the destination workday before placing business or support calls.Egypt language context: Arabic. Keep this in mind when calling businesses, hotels, banks, or local services.For Egypt, check whether you are calling a landline or mobile number because those prices can differ; current context: check live price before dialing.

City & Area Codes for Egypt

14 Locations

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]

Area codes are typically followed by the subscriber number.