Quick answer: +43 is Austria. Austrian numbers have no fixed length, so dial every digit you were given. Mobiles start with 6 (06xx in Austrian format). Austrian numbers are written with a leading 0: drop it when you call from abroad. Example:
+43 664 123 4567.
How to dial Austria
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| Any mobile phone | +43 + number without the 0 |
| US or Canada landline | 011 43 + number without the 0 |
| Germany, Turkey, Serbia or UK landline | 00 43 + number without the 0 |
| Australia landline | 0011 43 + number without the 0 |
Austrians write numbers with a leading 0, like 01 234 5678 for Vienna or 0664 123 4567 for a mobile. That 0 is only for calls within Austria. From abroad, leave it out: 01 234 5678 becomes +43 1 234 5678.
Mobile and landline numbers
Mobiles start with 06 in Austrian format (+43 6 from abroad), followed by two more digits. The ones you'll see most are 0650, 0660, 0664, 0676 and 0699.
Landlines have an area code of 1 to 4 digits after the 0. The local number gets shorter as the area code gets longer.
| City | Area code in Austria | From abroad |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 01 | +43 1 + local number |
| Graz | 0316 | +43 316 + local number |
| Linz | 0732 | +43 732 + local number |
| Salzburg | 0662 | +43 662 + local number |
| Innsbruck | 0512 | +43 512 + local number |
| Klagenfurt | 0463 | +43 463 + local number |
| Villach | 04242 | +43 4242 + local number |
| Wels | 07242 | +43 7242 + local number |
| St. Pölten | 02742 | +43 2742 + local number |
A number starting 06 is usually a mobile, but not always: landlines in and around Salzburg also start with 06, and Salzburg city itself is 0662.
Codes that get mixed up with +43
+49 is Germany, +41 is Switzerland and +44 is the UK.
Time difference
Austria is on Central European Time (UTC+1) in winter and summer time (UTC+2) from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October, the same dates as the rest of Europe.
| Where you are | Late March to late October | Late October to late March |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast | Austria is 6h ahead | Austria is 6h ahead |
| US West Coast | Austria is 9h ahead | Austria is 9h ahead |
| UK | Austria is 1h ahead all year | |
| Germany, Serbia or Bosnia | Same time all year | |
| Turkey | Austria is 1h behind | Austria is 2h behind |
The US changes its clocks two to three weeks before Europe in March and one week after it in autumn. During those weeks the gap is one hour smaller, so a 9 AM call from New York reaches Vienna at 2 PM instead of 3 PM.
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FAQ
Can I call an Austrian 0800 number from abroad?
Often not. Austrian 0800 freephone numbers are set up for callers inside Austria, and many don't connect from other countries. Look for the company's regular number with an area code, such as one starting 01 for Vienna.
What does the dash in a number like 01 234 5678-12 mean?
The digits after the dash are a direct extension to a person or department. Dial them straight after the main number with no pause: from abroad that is +43 1 234 5678 12. A number ending in -0 usually goes to the switchboard.