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Cheap calls to Egypt from Australia start at 11.2c a minute with no connection fee: 11.2c to landlines on Hello World and 11.4c to mobiles on African Dream. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Find the Cheapest Card for Your Egyptian Calls
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
Every Card for Egypt, Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to an Egyptian landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hello World | 11.2c/min | 15.9c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.35 |
| 2. African Dream | 12.2c/min | 11.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.56 |
| 3. India Call | 13c/min | 12.7c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.73 |
| 4. Super Deal | 15.8c/min | 15.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.32 |
| 5. East Star | 17.4c/min | 17.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.65 |
| 6. All Seasons | 17.5c/min | 17.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.67 |
| 7. Cricket | 18.7c/min | 14.8c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $3.74 |
| 8. Ring Me | 16.5c/min | 15.4c/min | 49c | 3 min blocks | $3.96 |
| 9. Global Call | 16.5c/min | 50.4c/min | 69c | 3 min blocks | $4.16 |
| 10. White | 15.8c/min | 15.4c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $4.21 |
| 11. Mr Calls | 15.8c/min | 15.4c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $4.21 |
| 12. Easy Calling | 21.4c/min | 18.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $4.49 |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | Hello World | 67.2c | 11.2c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | African Dream | 68.4c | 11.4c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Hello World | $6.72 | 11.2c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | African Dream | $6.84 | 11.4c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Egypt often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | African Dream | $41.04 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Hello World | $30.58 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | African Dream | $29.62 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| Hello World | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
| African Dream | $5, $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus), $60 (+$6 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
Start Calling Egypt in Three Steps
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 20 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 010 1234 5678 becomes 0011 20 10 1234 5678.
Compare every card that calls Egypt, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Egypt from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Egypt costs $1.34 on Hello World. A 1 hour call costs $6.72 to a landline on Hello World and $6.84 to a mobile on African Dream. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Egypt from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 11.2c a minute on Hello World with no connection fee. With no connection fee, landlines start at 11.2c on Hello World and mobiles at 11.4c on African Dream.
Do calls to Egyptian mobiles cost more than landlines?
Yes. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 11.2c a minute to a landline on Hello World and 11.4c to a mobile on African Dream. Check the mobile column in the table if you mostly call mobiles.
What is the format of a mobile number in Egypt?
Egyptian mobiles have 11 digits inside Egypt and start with 01, for example 010 1234 5678. From Australia drop the 0: 0011 20 10 1234 5678.
Which country has the code +20?
Egypt. From Australia dial 0011 20, then the number. Drop the first 0 of the Egyptian number.
Does Egypt use daylight saving?
Yes, again since 2023. Egypt moves to UTC+3 from the last Friday of April to the last Thursday of October, and is on UTC+2 the rest of the year. That puts Egypt 9 hours behind Sydney in mid January and 7 hours behind in mid July.
Can I call Egypt for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Egypt, a phone card costs from 11.2c a minute to a landline and 11.4c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Do phone cards expire?
Our cards stay active for 6 months from your first call or your last recharge. A recharge restores any credit that has expired.
