055 area code — Zagazig
055 is the local dialing code used in Zagazig, Egypt. Numbers are written internationally as +20 55.
How to call Zagazig
- From abroad
- +20 55 XXX XXXX
- Within Egypt
- 055 XXX XXXX
- Country calling code
- +20
About the 055 area code
A full number here takes the form +20 55 XXX XXXX — the 55 identifies Zagazig within Egypt's numbering plan.
Area codes like 055 tie a phone number to a place — useful for knowing where a call or message originates, and for signing up to services that expect a local Egypt number. To actually receive an SMS on a Egypt number, a temporary or virtual line does the job without exposing your own SIM.
Frequently asked questions
What area code is Zagazig?
Zagazig uses the area code 055, written internationally as +20 55.
How do I call Zagazig from another country?
Dial your international access code, then +20 55, then the local number — dropping the national leading 0.
What time is it in Zagazig?
Zagazig is in the Africa/Cairo time zone; the live clock above shows the current local time.
Is 055 a mobile or a landline code?
055 is a geographic (landline) area code for Zagazig. Mobile numbers in Egypt use their own separate prefixes.