A mobile number in Egypt consists of 10 digits when dialed within the country.
When making a call to an Egyptian mobile number domestically, you typically dial the 10-digit number directly. This number includes a two-digit mobile network code followed by an eight-digit subscriber number. For international calls to Egypt, the country code +20 is prefixed before the 10-digit mobile number, making the full international dialing sequence 12 digits long (e.g., +20-10-xxxx-xxxx).
Structure of an Egyptian Mobile Number
Egyptian mobile numbers follow a specific structure that combines an operator code and a unique subscriber number. The current mobile operator codes are distinct, identifying the network a number belongs to.
The typical format for an Egyptian mobile number (excluding the national trunk code '0' often used for domestic dialing and the international country code) is YY-XXXX-XXXX, where YY is the operator code, and XXXX-XXXX represents the eight-digit subscriber number.
Here’s a breakdown of the standard mobile operator codes and examples based on the 10-digit structure:
| Operator | Code | Example (10-digit format) |
|---|---|---|
| Vodafone | 10 | 10-xxxx-xxxx |
| Etisalat | 11 | 11-xxxx-xxxx |
| Orange | 12 | 12-xxxx-xxxx |
| WE | 15 | 15-xxxx-xxxx |
Note: Each example provided, such as 10-xxxx-xxxx, clearly shows a 10-digit number. The '10' represents the two-digit operator code, and 'xxxx-xxxx' represents the eight-digit subscriber part of the number, totaling 10 digits.
Understanding the Digits
- Operator Code (2 digits): These initial two digits (e.g., 10, 11, 12, 15) identify the specific mobile network operator.
- Subscriber Number (8 digits): The subsequent eight digits uniquely identify the individual mobile subscriber within that particular network.
For more detailed information on telephone numbering in Egypt, you can refer to the Telephone numbers in Egypt Wikipedia page.
