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Area Code 554 – 10th of Ramadan

The phone area code for 10th of Ramadan is 554 (international format +20554). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time
05:37:35
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Full Dialing Format
+20554
Population 246,148
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Admin Region Sharqia
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Elevation 111m
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GPS Coordinates 30.2964, 31.7463
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📍 Geographic Location of 10th of Ramadan

Geographic Overview

The area code 554 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the 10th of Ramadan City, an industrial and residential urban center located in the Ash Sharqiyah Governorate of Egypt. This city, established in the late 1970s, is a major hub for manufacturing and logistics, situated approximately 60 kilometers northeast of Cairo. The code serves the city's fixed-line PSTN subscribers, including homes, businesses, and government offices.

Dialing Formats

For callers within Egypt, the local dialing format is 0554 XXX XXXX (or 554 XXX XXXX depending on the local exchange configuration). However, the international format, as per ITU-T E.164, is +20 554 XXX XXXX when dialed from abroad. Note that the leading '0' of the national trunk prefix is omitted in the international format.

Caller Instructions

  • Local callers (within Egypt): Dial 0 554 XXX XXXX from any landline or mobile phone. The '0' is the national trunk prefix.
  • International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by 20 (Egypt's country code), then 554, and the local 7-digit subscriber number. For example, from the US, you would dial 011 20 554 XXX XXXX.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest ITU-T national numbering plan, there is no overlay code for the 554 area. The 10th of Ramadan City is also served by mobile networks, but those numbers carry non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 10x, 11x, 12x) and are not tied to the geographic area code. Fixed-line numbers in this region are typically 10 digits long (including the leading '0' when dialed nationally).

Administrative and Regulatory Notes

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt oversees the allocation of geographic codes. The 554 code is exclusively for fixed-line services, and number portability is available for both fixed and mobile services, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when changing operators within the same service category.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the international dialing code for 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt?
To call a fixed-line number in 10th of Ramadan City from abroad, dial your country's exit code, then Egypt's country code 20, followed by the area code 554 and the local 7-digit number. For example, from the UK: 00 20 554 XXX XXXX.
Is 554 a mobile or landline prefix?
554 is a geographic landline prefix assigned to fixed-line services in 10th of Ramadan City. Mobile numbers in Egypt use separate non-geographic prefixes such as 10, 11, or 12.
How do I call a 554 number from within Egypt?
From any Egyptian landline or mobile, dial 0 554 XXX XXXX. The leading '0' is the national trunk prefix and is required for domestic calls.
Can I port my 554 landline number to another operator?
Yes, fixed-line number portability is available in Egypt. You can retain your 554 number when switching between licensed fixed-line operators, subject to the NTRA's porting procedures.
What is the length of a 554 number?
A complete international number for 10th of Ramadan City includes the country code 20, area code 554, and a 7-digit subscriber number, totaling 10 digits after the '+' sign (e.g., +20 554 XXX XXXX).