Calling Austria From The Us: A Step-By-Step Guide

Calling abroad can be a confusing process, but dialling a number in Austria from the US is simple once you know the right country code. To call Austria from the US, you need to enter the US exit code, followed by Austria's country code, and then the phone number.

Exit code and country code

To call Austria from the US, you'll need to dial the exit code and country code before entering the rest of the number.

Exit code

The exit code, or international prefix, is the code used to dial out of your country. To call Austria from the US, the exit code is 011. This is the same for calling from Canada.

If you are calling from a mobile phone, you can enter a + sign in place of the exit code. This will automatically enter your country's exit code so you don't have to.

Country code

The country code for Austria is 43. This is the same no matter which country you are calling from.

Putting it together

To call Austria from the US, you would therefore dial 011 + 43 + the rest of the number. For example, if you were calling a landline in Vienna, this might look like: 011-43-1-XXXX-XXXX.

If you are calling a mobile phone, you do not need to enter the area code. Instead, enter the mobile phone number (which will begin with a 6) after the exit code and country code.

Calling a landline

To call a landline in Austria from the US, you will need to follow the international dialing format. This is the same whether you are calling an Austrian landline or mobile phone from the US.

First, dial the exit code for the US, which is 011. This is required for making any international call from the US. If you are calling from a mobile phone, you can enter a + sign in place of the exit code. This will automatically enter the US exit code for you.

Next, dial 43, which is the country code for Austria.

Then, dial the 1- to 4-digit area code. Including this area code, Austrian phone numbers range from 5 to 13 digits. The full Austrian phone number, including the area code, can be anywhere from 5 to 13 digits long.

So, to call a landline in Austria from the US, you would dial: 011-43-XXX-XX-XX or 011-43-1-XXX-XX-XXXX.

Please note that Austrian phone numbers do not have a standard length, so some numbers may seem longer or shorter than you expect. Additionally, there are 1024 area codes in Austria, so be sure to dial the correct area code for the city you are calling.

Calling a mobile number

To call an Austrian mobile number from the US, you'll need to follow a few simple steps. Firstly, you'll need to dial the US exit code, which is 011. This is the code you need to dial to make any international call from the US.

Next, you'll need to dial the country code for Austria, which is 43. This is the same no matter which country you are calling from.

After that, simply enter the Austrian mobile number, which will be 10 digits long. All Austrian mobile numbers start with a 6, so the number should begin with that digit.

So, the full number you will dial is: 011 + 43 + 6 + the remaining 7 digits of the Austrian mobile number.

For example, if the Austrian mobile number is 61234567, you would dial 011-43-61234567.

It's worth noting that some sources suggest that you can use +43 in place of 01143 when dialling from a cell phone.

Calling from a cell phone

To call Austria from the US using a cell phone, you'll need to follow a few simple steps. Firstly, you'll need to dial the US exit code, which is 011. This is the same code used for making any international call from the US. Next, you'll need to dial the country code for Austria, which is 43.

After that, if you're calling a landline, you'll need to dial the area code, followed by the phone number. Austrian phone numbers can range from 4 to 13 digits in length, so be sure to include the full number. If you're calling a cell phone in Austria, you don't need to dial the area code. Instead, just enter the mobile phone number, which will always begin with a "6", after the exit and country codes.

It's worth noting that some sources suggest that you can use +43 in place of the exit code (011) when dialling from a cell phone. So, for example, you could dial +43-6-XXXX-XXXX. This may be a quicker and easier way to make the call.

Finally, it's important to be aware of the time difference between the US and Austria, which is currently nine hours. So, be sure to check the time before making your call to avoid calling at an inconvenient time.

Time differences

When planning a call between the United States and Austria, it is important to be mindful of the time difference to ensure you are reaching your contacts at a suitable time. The time difference between the two countries varies depending on the specific time zones within each country.

Austria operates on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+1, and Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2, during daylight saving time. The United States spans multiple time zones, including the Eastern Time (ET) Zone, Central Time (CT) Zone, Mountain Time (MT) Zone, and Pacific Time (PT) Zone.

Here's a breakdown of the time differences between Austria and each of these US time zones:

• Eastern Time (ET) Zone: Austria is typically 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST), but the difference becomes 5 hours during Daylight Saving Time (EDT) in the summer.
• Central Time (CT) Zone: There is usually a 7-hour time difference between Austria and the Central Time Zone, but it becomes 6 hours during Daylight Saving Time.
• Mountain Time (MT) Zone: For the Mountain Time Zone, Austria is generally 8 hours ahead, but the difference is reduced to 7 hours during Daylight Saving Time.
• Pacific Time (PT) Zone: In the Pacific Time Zone, Austria is typically 9 hours ahead, but the time difference becomes 8 hours ahead when Daylight Saving Time is in effect.

For example, if it's 10:00 AM ET in New York, it's already 4:00 PM in Vienna, Austria. Therefore, when scheduling calls, it is crucial to factor in this time difference.

Additionally, be mindful of local holidays and public holidays in Austria, such as National Day on October 26th and Christmas, which may affect business operations and availability.

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