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:
