What is the country code for Egypt?

Egypt's country code is +20. When calling from Italy, always dial +20 (or 0020) before the area code and number.

Do I need an area code to call an Egyptian mobile?

No. Mobile numbers in Egypt start with 10, 11, 12, or 15 and do not require an area code. Simply dial +20 followed by the 10-digit mobile number.

What is the Sayfone rate to call Egypt from Italy?

Sayfone charges 32¢ per minute for calls from Italy to Egypt. There are transparent pricing or connection charges; you pay only for the minutes you use.

Can I use Sayfone on my smartphone?

Sayfone is a browser-based service. You can call from any device with a web browser and microphone—smartphone, tablet, or computer—without downloading an app.

What are Egypt's area codes?

Major Egyptian cities use 1–2 digit area codes: Cairo (2), Alexandria (3), Giza (2), and others. When dialing a landline, include the area code after +20. Mobile numbers do not use area codes.

Why is my call not connecting?

Check that you've dialed the full number with +20, the correct area code (for landlines), and no extra spaces or symbols. Verify the recipient's number is correct and that they are not on a blocked service. Try again during business hours.

What's the time difference between Italy and Egypt?

Egypt is 1 hour ahead of Italy (winter) and may be in sync during daylight saving transitions. Italy observes daylight saving; Egypt does not. Verify the exact time before calling.

Quick Answer

How to Call Egypt from Italy

To call Egypt from Italy, dial the international prefix (00 or +), followed by Egypt's country code (20), the area code (or skip for mobile), and the local number. Sayfone lets you call directly from your browser at 32¢/min with transparent pricing.

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Cost tools

🇮🇹From Italy

To Egypt🇪🇬

$0.32

Per minute

+20

Country code

Call quality

Landline rate

$0.32/min

Mobile rate

$0.32/min

Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

Average call quality

Steps at a glance

Enter the full Egypt number: +20 (area code) (number)
Review the per-minute rate (32¢/min)
Place your call from your browser

DIALING STEPS

Step-by-Step: Dialing Egypt from Italy

Follow these straightforward steps to connect your call to Egypt.

1
Dial the international prefix
From Italy, start with 00 (or + if using a dialer). This signals an international call.
```
00 or +
```
2
Enter Egypt's country code
Add Egypt's country code: 20
```
00 20 or +20
```
3
Add the area code (landline) or skip for mobile
For landlines, include the area code (e.g., 2 for Cairo, 3 for Alexandria). Mobile numbers do not use area codes.
```
00 20 2 (Cairo landline) or 00 20 1 (mobile)
```
4
Enter the local number
Dial the remaining digits of the phone number.
```
00 20 2 1234 5678 (Cairo) or 00 20 10 1234 5678 (mobile)
```
5
Call from Sayfone (alternative)
Alternatively, enter the full Egypt number (with country code) into Sayfone, review the 32¢/min rate, and dial from your browser.
```
+20 2 1234 5678
```

Dialing format reference

+20

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +20.

Mobile

+20 1X XXXX XXXX (e.g., +20 10 1234 5678)

Landline

+20 [area code] XXXX XXXX (e.g., +20 2 1234 5678)

+20 2 2570 6200
+20 3 4835 1111
+20 10 0123 4567

Major city area codes

Cairo2

Alexandria3

Giza2

Helwan2

Sources

1
Egypt Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA)

DIALING RULES

Egypt Dialing Rules & Formats

Understand the structure of Egyptian phone numbers and key formatting rules.

Country code is always 20

Egypt's international country code is +20. When calling from Italy, you must include it.

Area codes for landlines only

Landline numbers require a one- or two-digit area code (Cairo: 2, Alexandria: 3, etc.). Mobile numbers start with 10, 11, 12, or 15 and do not use area codes.

Mobile prefix digits

Egyptian mobile numbers always begin with 10, 11, 12, or 15 after the country code. These identify the operator (Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, or Telecom Egypt).

Use +20 or 0020 internationally

From Italy, always use +20 (or 0020) before the area code or mobile prefix. Do not use the leading 0 that appears in domestic Egyptian numbers.

Total length: typically 10 digits after country code

Egyptian phone numbers average 10 digits after the +20 country code (1–2 area-code digits + 7–8 local digits for landlines; 10 digits for mobile).

TIMING & TIPS

Best Times to Call Egypt from Italy

Egypt is 1 hour ahead of Italy (or 2 hours during daylight saving transitions). Choose optimal calling windows to reach people during business or personal hours.

Time & windows

Egypt (UTC+2)

Cairo time

Currently 1 hour ahead of Italy (standard time) or synchronized during some DST periods

Italy (UTC+1 / UTC+2)

Rome time

Shifts between winter (UTC+1) and summer (UTC+2)

🇮🇹Business hours (Egypt)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Cairo time (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Italy time, winter)Best for reaching offices and professionals

🇮🇹Evening (Egypt)

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Cairo time (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Italy time, winter)Good for personal calls; families often available

🇮🇹Weekends

Friday–Saturday in Egypt (Thursday evening Italy time through Saturday)Egypt's weekend; avoid business calls unless urgent

Calling tips

Confirm the recipient's preferred contact time; Egypt has varied work schedules across sectors.
Friday is the primary weekend day in Egypt; Thursday evening calls may interrupt personal time.
During Ramadan, business hours shift earlier; confirm availability before calling.
Mobile users in Egypt are often easier to reach than office numbers during off-hours.
Keep calls brief during peak business hours; longer conversations suit evening or off-hours.

Business etiquette

Use formal titles and greetings; Egyptian business culture values respect and politeness.
Identify yourself clearly at the start of the call.
Avoid scheduling calls on Friday or during major Islamic holidays.
Be patient with connection quality; international calls may have slight delays.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Common Issues & Restrictions

Understand potential obstacles when calling Egypt and how to resolve them.

Connection quality varies

International calls between Italy and Egypt may experience minor delays, background noise, or echo. Try calling during off-peak hours (late evening or early morning) for clearer connections.

Verify the number format

If a call fails, confirm you have the full Egypt country code (+20) and the correct area code (for landlines) or mobile prefix (10, 11, 12, 15). Missing digits are a common cause of failed calls.

Some premium numbers may not connect

Toll-free numbers (800 range) and premium-rate numbers are rarely accessible from abroad. Confirm the number is a standard landline or mobile number before attempting to call.

Sayfone browser requirements

Ensure your browser is up to date and microphone permissions are enabled. Check your internet connection stability; poor Wi-Fi may affect call quality.

Time zone confusion

Verify the current time in Egypt before calling. Egypt observes UTC+2 year-round (no daylight saving), while Italy shifts between UTC+1 and UTC+2. Check a world clock to avoid calling during early morning or late night.

Savings

See what you could save

Adjust the tools below to compare Sayfone with typical retail pricing for calls to Egypt. Start with one call, then layer on monthly volume to see the bigger picture.

How to use these tools

Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Egypt — the same basis as the rest of this page.
First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.