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Area Code 66 – Port Said

The phone area code for Port Said is 66 (international format +2066). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time
05:40:59
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Full Dialing Format
+2066
Population 780,515
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Admin Region Port Said
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Elevation 16m
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GPS Coordinates 31.2653, 32.3019
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📍 Geographic Location of Port Said

Geographic Overview and Administrative Scope

The Egyptian national dialing code +20 66 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the governorate of Port Said, located at the northern entrance of the Suez Canal on the Mediterranean Sea. This code covers the entire governorate, including the city of Port Said (the capital), the industrial zone, and the surrounding urban and suburban districts. As a geographic code, it is used for fixed-line (PSTN) services within this jurisdiction, and it is administered by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt.

Dialing Formats and Usage

When dialing a Port Said fixed-line number from within Egypt, subscribers must use the trunk prefix 0 followed by the NDC and the subscriber's local number. The full national format is 0 66 XXX XXXX (where X represents the seven-digit subscriber number). For example, a local call to a Port Said number would be dialed as 066 123 4567.

For international callers, the Egyptian country code (+20) is used, and the leading trunk prefix '0' is omitted. Thus, the international format becomes +20 66 XXX XXXX. For instance, a caller from abroad would dial +20 66 123 4567 to reach the same subscriber.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest NTRA numbering plan updates, there is no overlay code for Port Said; the 66 NDC remains exclusive to this governorate. However, due to the increasing demand for fixed-line services, the NTRA has implemented number expansion measures, and subscribers may encounter numbers with varying lengths. It is essential to verify the current number length with the service provider, as the transition to an eight-digit subscriber number (following the NDC) is part of Egypt's long-term numbering plan.

Caller Instructions

  • Local callers (within Port Said): Dial the seven-digit subscriber number directly (e.g., 123 4567).
  • National callers (from other Egyptian governorates): Dial 0 66 followed by the seven-digit subscriber number (e.g., 0 66 123 4567).
  • International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 or +), then 20 66, followed by the seven-digit subscriber number (e.g., +20 66 123 4567).

This code is exclusively for fixed-line services; mobile numbers in Egypt use separate non-geographic prefixes (e.g., 010, 011, 012, 015) and are not affected by this geographic code. When calling a Port Said fixed-line number from a mobile phone, the same national dialing rules apply.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which city does the area code 066 belong to in Egypt?
The area code 066 belongs to Port Said, a governorate in northeastern Egypt, located at the northern end of the Suez Canal.
How do I call a Port Said landline from abroad?
To call a Port Said landline from abroad, dial your country's exit code, then Egypt's country code +20, followed by the area code 66 (without the leading 0) and the seven-digit local number. For example: +20 66 123 4567.
What is the format for dialing a Port Said number from within Egypt?
From within Egypt, dial the trunk prefix 0, then the area code 66, and then the seven-digit subscriber number. For example: 0 66 123 4567.
Is 066 a mobile or fixed-line prefix?
066 is a geographic fixed-line prefix assigned to Port Said. Mobile numbers in Egypt use different non-geographic prefixes such as 010, 011, 012, and 015.
Are there any overlay codes for Port Said?
As of the latest numbering plan, there is no overlay code for Port Said. The 066 area code remains exclusive to the governorate, but number lengths may change due to expansion plans.