🔌 Plugs & adapters
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter.
The voltage (220V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type C: Two round pins (the "Europlug")
- Type F: Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko")
🕒 Time difference
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
💶 Money & tipping
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP).
Tipping ("baksheesh") is part of daily life: 10–15% in restaurants and small tips for many services.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the right. Take extra care pulling out and at roundabouts, which go anticlockwise. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: Arabic. Dialling code: +20.
Quick answers for Egypt
Places in Egypt
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Egypt?
Yes. You'll need a European (type C/E/F) adapter. The voltage (220V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Egypt use?
Egypt uses type C, F: type C – Two round pins (the "Europlug"); type F – Two round pins with earth clips on the sides ("Schuko"). The voltage is 220V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Egypt?
Egypt is 2 hours ahead of the UK all year.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Egypt?
On the right, unlike the UK. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts, which go anticlockwise.
What currency is used in Egypt?
The Egyptian pound (EGP).
Do you tip in Egypt?
Tipping ("baksheesh") is part of daily life: 10–15% in restaurants and small tips for many services.
What is the dialling code for Egypt?
+20. From a UK phone, dial +20 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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