This is the telephone area code for Marsa Matruh and the Matrouh Governorate on Egypt's Mediterranean coast.
How to Call Marsa Matruh from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 20 (Egypt country code)
- Dial the area code (46)
- Dial the local phone number (7 digits)
Example: Calling Marsa Matruh from Italy
00 20 46 493 0000
Where:
00 = Italy exit code
20 = Egypt country code
46 = Marsa Matruh area code (046 without the 0)
493 0000 = Local Marsa Matruh phone number
Quick Facts
Marsa Matruh Area Code Coverage
The 046 area code covers Marsa Matruh and surrounding areas in the Matrouh Governorate along the Mediterranean coast:
Downtown Marsa Matruh
City center, corniche area, government buildings, main commercial district
Corniche Area
Mediterranean waterfront, beaches, hotels, restaurants, promenade
Port Area
Harbor facilities, fishing port, maritime activities, port authority
Agiba Beach
Famous beach area, tourist resorts, clear waters, natural bay
Cleopatra's Beach
Historical site, tourist attraction, rocky shoreline, natural pools
Matrouh Governorate
Sidi Barrani, El Dabaa, El Alamein, Sallum, Siwa Oasis (remote)
Major Egypt Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Egypt
When calling Marsa Matruh from these countries, use these exit codes:
Italy
00
Greece
00
Turkey
00
Cyprus
00
Libya
00
Malta
00