What is Egypt's country code?

Egypt's international country code is +20. You must dial this before the area code and local number when calling from Qatar.

What is the time difference between Qatar and Egypt?

Egypt is 1 hour behind Qatar. This difference is consistent year-round because neither country observes daylight saving time. When it is noon in Qatar, it is 11:00 AM in Egypt.

How much does it cost to call Egypt from Qatar with Sayfone?

Sayfone charges transparent per-minute rates to Egypt. The current rate is 32¢ per minute. You see the rate before you connect and pay only for minutes used.

Can I call Egyptian mobile phones from Qatar?

Yes, you can call Egyptian mobile phones. Dial +20 followed by the 10-digit mobile number (starting with 10, 11, 12, or 15). The rate is the same as for landlines.

Do I need an app to call Egypt from Qatar with Sayfone?

No. Sayfone is browser-based, so you can call directly from any web browser on your computer or mobile device. No app download or installation is required.

Are there any numbers I cannot call in Egypt?

International calls to Egypt service numbers (emergency lines, directory assistance) and premium-rate numbers may be blocked or unavailable. Standard landline and mobile numbers are fully supported.

What if my call to Egypt doesn't connect?

Verify you are using the full number format: +20, area code, and local number. Check your internet connection. Try the call again after a few seconds. If the issue persists, contact support.

Quick Answer

How to Call Egypt from Qatar

Call Egypt from Qatar by dialing +20 (Egypt's country code) followed by the area code and local number. Most calls to Egypt landlines and mobiles are supported.

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Cost tools

🇶🇦From Qatar

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

Dial +20 (Egypt country code)
Enter the area code (2 digits for Cairo/Giza, 3 digits for other regions)
Dial the local 6–7 digit number
Press call

Sources

1
ITU Recommendation E.164 – International Public Telecommunication Numbering Plan

DIALING STEPS

Step-by-Step Dialing Instructions

Follow these steps to place a call from Qatar to an Egypt number using Sayfone.

Open Sayfone or your calling app
Log in to your Sayfone account from Qatar and navigate to the dialing pad.
2
Dial the country code +20
Enter +20, which is Egypt's international dialing prefix.
```
+20
```
3
Enter the area code
For Cairo or Giza, use area code 2. For other Egyptian cities, area codes are typically 3 digits (e.g., 95 for Hurghada, 96 for Sharm El-Sheikh).
```
+20 2 (Cairo) or +20 95 (Hurghada)
```
4
Dial the local number
Enter the local phone number. In Cairo/Giza, local numbers are 8 digits; in other regions, they are typically 7 digits.
```
+20 2 XXXX XXXX (Cairo) or +20 95 XXX XXXX (Hurghada)
```
Review the rate and press call
Confirm the per-minute rate (shown before you connect) and press the call button. Your call will connect within seconds.

Dialing format reference

+20

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

Mobile

+20 1X XXX XXXX (10 digits total including area code)

Landline

+20 [2–3] XXXX XXXX (10 digits total including area code)

+20 2 XXXX XXXX (Cairo landline)
+20 95 XXX XXXX (Hurghada landline)
+20 10 XXXX XXXX (Vodafone mobile)
+20 12 XXXX XXXX (Orange mobile)

Major city area codes

Cairo / Giza2

Hurghada65

Sharm El-Sheikh69

Aswan97

Luxor95

Alexandria3

Sources

1
Egypt Numbering Plan – National Regulatory Authority for Communications

DIALING RULES

Important Dialing Rules for Egypt

Follow these rules to ensure your calls connect reliably.

Always use the +20 country code

Even though Qatar is also on the international dialing network, you must dial +20 before the area code and number. There is no way to omit the country code for international calls to Egypt.

Mobile numbers start with 10, 11, 12, or 15

Egyptian mobile networks include Vodafone (10), Etisalat (11), Orange (12), and Telecom Egypt (15). When calling a mobile, dial +20 followed by the 10-digit mobile number (including the leading digit).

Landline numbers use 2–3 digit area codes

Cairo and Giza use area code 2 (8-digit local numbers). Other major cities use 3-digit area codes (e.g., 95 for Luxor, 96 for Sharm El-Sheikh, 97 for Aswan). Always include the area code.

Some special numbers may not work internationally

Service numbers (e.g., emergency lines, directory assistance) are not always accessible via international calling. Stick to standard landline and mobile numbers.

PRO TIPS

Best Times to Call Egypt from Qatar

Egypt is 1 hour behind Qatar year-round. Plan your calls during business hours or evening time in Egypt to reach people when they are available.

🇪🇬

Qatar observes no daylight saving time, and Egypt also does not observe daylight saving in the standard sense, so the 1-hour time difference is consistent throughout the year.

Time & windows

Business Hours in Egypt

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Egypt time

Best for reaching offices and government departments

Evening Time in Egypt

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Egypt time

Good for personal calls; people are home from work

🇶🇦Qatar 12:00 PM (noon)

= Egypt 11:00 AMMid-morning in Egypt; good for business calls

🇶🇦Qatar 3:00 PM

= Egypt 2:00 PMAfternoon in Egypt; still within business hours

🇶🇦Qatar 7:00 PM

= Egypt 6:00 PMEarly evening in Egypt; end of workday

🇶🇦Qatar 9:00 PM

= Egypt 8:00 PMEvening in Egypt; good for personal calls

Calling tips

Egypt has a 1-hour time difference behind Qatar year-round (no daylight saving time changes).
Business offices in Egypt typically open around 8:00 AM and close around 5:00 PM local time.
Avoid calling very early in the morning (before 7:00 AM Egypt time) or very late at night (after 11:00 PM).
Friday is the weekend in Egypt; Saturday is a working day. Plan calls for Sunday through Thursday if reaching businesses.

Business etiquette

Use formal titles and greetings when calling Egyptian business contacts.
Personal relationships and trust matter in Egyptian business culture; initial calls may be longer as people establish rapport.
Avoid calling government offices on Fridays or public holidays.
If calling for the first time, a brief introduction and purpose statement helps establish credibility.

Sources

1
World Time Zone Database

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting & Call Restrictions

Most calls from Qatar to Egypt connect smoothly, but some issues can occur. Here's how to resolve them.

Call doesn't connect or drops

Check your internet connection if using Sayfone's browser-based service. Verify you entered the full number including +20 and the area code. Try the call again after a few seconds.

No answer from Egyptian number

Check the time in Egypt (1 hour behind Qatar). If it is very early morning or late evening, the person may be asleep. Business calls are best during 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Egypt time.

Special or toll numbers may not work

International calls to Egypt service numbers (emergency lines, directory assistance, premium-rate numbers) may not connect or may be blocked. Stick to standard landline and mobile numbers.

Audio quality is poor

Poor audio is usually a sign of weak internet connection. Move closer to your WiFi router or connect to a stronger network. Restart your browser and try the call again.

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.