Country codes Egypt
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
EG
ALPHA-3
EGY
The two-letter code for Egypt is EG, and the three-letter code is EGY, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+20
The dialing code for Egypt is +20, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.eg
The top-level domain (TLD) for Egypt is .eg, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Arab Republic of Egypt |
| Capital | Cairo |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Northern Africa |
Egypt, officially known as the Arab Republic of Egypt, is located in the Northern Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Cairo serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Egyptian Pound |
| Alphabetic Code | EGP |
| Numeric Code | 818 |
Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP) as its official currency, with the numeric code 818.
Languages
There are a total of 3 official languages spoken in Egypt. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Cairo | +02:00 | +02:00 | |
| Egypt | +02:00 | +02:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Egypt. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Daqahlīyah | governorate | EG-DK |
| Al Baḩr al Aḩmar (Red Sea) | governorate | EG-BA |
| Al Buḩayrah | governorate | EG-BH |
| Al Fayyūm | governorate | EG-FYM |
| Al Gharbīyah | governorate | EG-GH |
| Al Iskandarīyah (Alexandria) | governorate | EG-ALX |
| Al Ismā'īlīyah | governorate | EG-IS |
| Al Jīzah (Giza) | governorate | EG-GZ |
| Al Minyā | governorate | EG-MN |
| Al Minūfīyah | governorate | EG-MNF |
| Al Qalyūbīyah | governorate | EG-KB |
| Al Qāhirah (Cairo) | governorate | EG-C |
| Al Uqşur (Luxor) | governorate | EG-LX |
| Al Wādī al Jadīd (New Valley) | governorate | EG-WAD |
| As Suways (Suez) | governorate | EG-SUZ |
| Ash Sharqīyah | governorate | EG-SHR |
| Aswān | governorate | EG-ASN |
| Asyūţ | governorate | EG-AST |
| Banī Suwayf | governorate | EG-BNS |
| Būr Sa‘īd (Port Said) | governorate | EG-PTS |
| Dumyāţ (Damietta) | governorate | EG-DT |
| Janūb Sīnā' (South Sinai) | governorate | EG-JS |
| Kafr ash Shaykh | governorate | EG-KFS |
| Maţrūḩ | governorate | EG-MT |
| Qinā | governorate | EG-KN |
| Shamāl Sīnā' (North Sinai) | governorate | EG-SIN |
| Sūhāj (Sohag) | governorate | EG-SHG |
Explore the subdivisions of Egypt, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Egypt's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Egypt Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Egypt's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Egypt.
For geographical info about Egypt, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.