Travel tools for Egypt
This page gathers small tools for your trip: an Egyptian phone number formatter for calls and WhatsApp, an Arabic phrasebook with audio, an eSIM comparison and a banknote guide. In an emergency, call 126 (tourist police), 123 (ambulance) or 180 (fire brigade).
A few small helpers that save time and stress once you are there, from getting a driver's number into the right format to reaching an ambulance quickly.
Phone numbers and WhatsApp
Paste an Egyptian number in any format and get a ready link to call or chat.
Arabic phrasebook
Key Egyptian Arabic words with pronunciation and recordings to play.
eSIM picker
Compare data providers and choose an eSIM before you land.
Banknote guide
Look at Egyptian notes up close, check the security features and avoid swap scams.
Emergency numbers in one tap
In Egypt and need help? Tap a button to call straight away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tourist police number in Egypt?
126. For an ambulance call 123, and for the fire brigade 180.
How do I write an Egyptian number so I can call it or use WhatsApp?
Drop the leading 0 and add Egypt's country code, +20. Our phone number formatter does this for you and gives you call and WhatsApp buttons straight away.
Do these tools work on a phone?
Yes. They all run in the browser, including on a smartphone, and the emergency numbers dial with a single tap.