Egypt
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Egypt (EG / EGY / 818) operates on a 230 V / 50 Hz electrical grid using Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko) sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP, E£), country calling code is +20, emergency dispatch is 122 (Police) / 123 (Ambulance) / 180 (Fire), and paper standard is EOS ISO 216 A4.
Source: EOS (Egyptian Organization for Standardization) / EEHC / NTRA / ISO 3166-1 / Egypt Post · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Arab Republic of Egypt ISO 3166-1 |
| Local Endonym | جمهورية مصر العربية (Jumhūriyyat Miṣr al-ʿArabiyyah) |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | EG |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | EGY |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 818 UN M49 (Code 002) |
| Country Calling Code | +20 NTRA (ITU-T E.164) |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .eg (.مصر) EG Registry |
| Vehicle Registration Code | ET UNECE Standard |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Egyptian Pound (EGP, E£ / ج.م) 100 Piastres (pt) |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type C (Europlug) & Type F (Schuko) 16 A / 250 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Traffic Law No. 66 |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) EOS Standard |
| Standard Office Paper Format | EOS ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 122 (Police) / 123 (Ambulance) / 180 (Fire) Direct Service Dispatch |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 11511 Cairo) Egypt Post Standard |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST Summer) DST observed |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 230 V (±10%), 50 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type C (Europlug) & Type F (Schuko). Uses European standard Type C (ungrounded 2.5 A Europlug) and Type F (grounded 16 A Schuko) or Type E sockets.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +20. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 122 (Police) / 123 (Ambulance) / 180 (Fire). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the right (RHT) with Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Egyptian Pound (EGP, E£ / ج.م).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize EOS ISO 216 A4 (210 × 297 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC+2 (EET) / UTC+3 (EEST Summer).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 11511 Cairo).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Arab Republic of Egypt.