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Time Zone and DST

Egypt is two hours in advance of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +2) and operates Daylight Saving Time (+1 hour) from the last Friday in April until the last Friday in September.

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 3 mobile networks in Egypt are:
1) Etisalat
2) Mobinil
3) Vodafone

Important Telephone Numbers

  • 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

Bibliotheca Alexandrina - P.O. Box 138 - Chatby, Alexandria 21526, EGYPT
Phone: +(203) 4839999 General E-mail: cssp@bibalex.org