πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Egypt travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Egypt β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
Ψ¬.Ω… EGP
Egyptian Pound Β· vs USD
Electricity
220V Β· 50Hz
Plug: Type F, Type C
Best months
Feb, Mar, Dec
Avg high 21Β°C Β· 1 rain days
Capital time zone
Africa/Cairo
Cities covered
5
1 with full climate data

Top cities in Egypt

Local style + dress code

Cairo: modest dress strongly recommended for women. Cover shoulders + knees, especially at mosques/churches. Carry a light scarf.

Dress code: conservative

Public holidays in Egypt

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for Egypt β†’

Money & currency

The Egyptian Pound (EGP, symbol Ψ¬.Ω…) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Egypt's dress code.

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