Time Zone and DST
Egypt is two hours in advance of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2) .
Electricity
Electrical current is 220 volts AC, single phase, 50 hertz. Wall sockets are round, two-pin European type, however the socket holes are often too narrow for European plugs. Bring adapter plugs and transformers, if necessary.
Tips (Baksheesh)
Most travelers are quite familiar with the concept of tipping. In Egypt, you may tip people in the community with EGP 1-2 for their services rendered (assisting you with your bags, parking your car, etc.). Make sure, however, that you do not tip professionals or businessmen who may consider this offensive.
Mobile Phone Services
GSM mobiles may be used in Egypt; if you have a roaming service set to your mobile prior to travel from your home country. The three mobile networks in Egypt are:
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Important Telephone Numbers
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| Emergency Police |
122 |
| Tourist Police |
126 |
| Ambulance |
123 |
| Tourism Information |
03/ 3913454 |
| Railway Information |
03/ 5753555 |
| Bibliotheca Alexandrina |
03/ 4839999 |
| Cairo Airport Information |
02/2265-5000 or 02/ 2265-3333 |