What is the Sayfone rate for calling Egypt from Saudi Arabia?

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

Do I need an app to call Egypt from Saudi Arabia?

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.

What's the difference between calling a mobile and a landline in Egypt?

Mobile numbers start with 10, 11, 12, or 15 and are 8 digits long. Landlines include an area code (e.g., 2 for Cairo) and are typically 7 digits. Both dial the same way from abroad: +20 followed by the number without a leading 0.

What time should I call Egypt from Saudi Arabia?

Egypt is 2 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia. Business hours in Egypt are typically 9 AM–5 PM. From Saudi Arabia, that's 7 AM–3 PM. For personal calls, evenings (6 PM–9 PM Egypt time) are also suitable.

How do I dial an Egyptian number I found in a local format?

If the number starts with 0 (e.g., 0 2 123456 for Cairo), remove the leading 0 and add +20. The result is +20 2 123456. For mobiles like 0 10 12345678, dial +20 10 12345678.

Quick Start

How to Call Egypt from Saudi Arabia

Dial +20 followed by the Egyptian phone number to call Egypt from Saudi Arabia. Rates start at 32¢/min with Sayfone.

Start calling

Cost tools

🇸🇦From Saudi Arabia

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's country code)
Enter the Egyptian number (without the leading 0)
Place your call

DIALING INSTRUCTIONS

Step-by-Step: Dialing Egypt

Follow these steps to dial an Egyptian landline or mobile from Saudi Arabia.

1
Start with +20
Dial the plus sign (+) followed by 20, Egypt's country code.
```
+20
```
2
Add the phone number
Enter the Egyptian phone number without the leading 0. For Cairo landlines, this is typically a 7-digit number; for mobiles, it is 8 digits.
```
+20 2 XXXXXX (Cairo landline) or +20 10 XXXXXXXX (mobile)
```
Press Call
Initiate the call from Sayfone or your browser-based calling app.

Dialing format reference

+20

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

Mobile

+20 10/11/12/15 XXXXXXXX

Landline

+20 2 XXXXXXX (Cairo) or +20 XX XXXXXXX (other cities)

+20 2 27356789 (Cairo landline)
+20 10 12345678 (mobile)
+20 44 3456789 (Giza landline)

Major city area codes

Cairo2

Giza2

Alexandria3

Suez62

Sources

1
ITU Country Code Database

IMPORTANT RULES

Egypt Dialing Rules

Understand the formatting rules for calling Egyptian numbers from abroad.

Mobile Numbers Start with 10, 11, 12, or 15

Egyptian mobiles always begin with one of these prefixes after the country code. The full format is +20 followed by the 8-digit mobile number (e.g., +20 10 12345678).

Landlines Require Area Code

Landlines must include the city or region area code. Cairo uses 2; Alexandria uses 3. Always drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally (e.g., +20 2 XXXXXXX instead of 0 2 XXXXXXX).

No Leading Zero Internationally

When dialing from Saudi Arabia, never include the leading 0. Dial +20 directly, then the city code (if landline) or mobile prefix, then the number.

TIMING & TIPS

Best Times to Call Egypt

Egypt is typically 2 hours ahead of Saudi Arabia. Plan calls during Egyptian business hours or early evening to reach contacts reliably.

Time & windows

Business Hours

8 AM – 5 PM Egypt time

6 AM – 3 PM Saudi Arabia time

Good for Personal Calls

6 PM – 9 PM Egypt time

4 PM – 7 PM Saudi Arabia time

🇸🇦Egypt is ahead of Saudi Arabia by

2 hours

Calling tips

Call Egyptian landlines during business hours (9 AM–5 PM Egypt time) for higher connection success.
Mobiles are typically answered at any hour; early morning or evening calls are common for family check-ins.
Avoid Friday midday calls; many offices are closed or have limited staffing.

Business etiquette

Address business contacts formally and use titles until invited to do otherwise.
Keep calls brief during office hours; longer conversations work better outside business hours.
Expect a warm greeting; personal pleasantries are standard before business discussion.

COMMON ISSUES

Troubleshooting & Call Restrictions

Rare issues and what to know about calling Egypt internationally.

Call Won't Connect

Verify you've dialed +20 followed by the full Egyptian number (without a leading 0). Double-check the number for typos. If the issue persists, the number may be inactive or temporarily unavailable.

Wrong Number Format

Ensure landline numbers include the area code (e.g., +20 2 for Cairo). Mobile numbers must start with 10, 11, 12, or 15. Drop any leading 0 from domestic Egyptian numbers when dialing internationally.

Premium and Toll-Free Numbers

Some special numbers may not be reachable from international lines. If you cannot reach a toll-free or premium number, try calling a standard landline or mobile alternative.

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.