Visiting Sharm el-Sheikh

Here’s some helpful information to ensure you’re fully prepared for your trip to Sharm el-Sheikh. We hope you enjoy your stay!

About Sharm el-Sheikh Population35,000
Time zone» Sharm el-Sheikh time zone
About Egypt Population81 million
Embassies» Embassies of Egypt
» Foreign embassies and consulates in Egypt
Money CurrencyEgyptian pound (£E / EGP)
Euro exchange rate€1 = £E17.27
£E1 = €0.06
US$ exchange rateUS$1 = £E15.78
£E1 = US$0.06
Electricity Voltage220 volts
Frequency50 hertz
Plug type
Telephone Country code+20
International dialing prefix00
Mobile phone compatibilityGSM-900