Time zone

The time zone is (GMT+2), in August it will be (GMT+3) due to Daylight Savings Time.

Electricity

Currency

Egypt's currency unit is called Egyptian Pound (abbr. EGP or L.E.) and it is divided into 100 piaster (abbr. PT). In circulation there are 5, 10 and 25 piaster coins as well as 1 pound coins. The banknotes have 25 and 50 piaster as well as 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pounds.
See pictures of all the Egyptian Currency

You can change cash in banks, hotels and exchanges called Serafa. The rates are always listed and may slightly vary between different exchange offices. Please do not accept exchange offers from strangers. Here you can find current exchange rates.

Most restaurants, hotels, travel agencies and shops accept credit cards. The most popular are Visa (also Visa Electron) and Master Card  but many others are accepted, e.g., American Express and Diners Club.

Cash dispensers (ATMs) accept major credit cards and are easily accessible in many places.

Phones

The mobile phone network covers almost 100 percent of Egypt. Egypt's GSM operators use 900/1800 network type. 

Climate / weather

Climate in Egypt is moderate~hot. In august the temperature (during the day) usually varies from 30 to 35°C (86 - 95°F). During very hot summers this goes up to as high as about 40°C (104°F).