Area Code 2173 – Gols
The phone area code for Gols is 2173 (international format +432173). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2173
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📍 Geographic Location of Gols
Geographic Overview
The Austrian area code +43 2173 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Gols, located in the state of Burgenland in eastern Austria. Gols is part of the Neusiedl am See district and lies near the shores of Lake Neusiedl, close to the Hungarian border. The code covers the town itself and the immediate surrounding areas within the administrative jurisdiction of Gols.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Gols from within Austria, subscribers use the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. For example, a local number such as 1234 would be dialed as 0 2173 1234 from anywhere in Austria. From abroad, callers must use the international prefix (typically + or 00) followed by the Austrian country code 43, the area code without the leading zero, and the local number: +43 2173 1234.
Local calls within Gols may be dialed using only the subscriber number if the network supports local dialing, but this is not guaranteed across all operators. For clarity and consistency, it is recommended to always use the full national format.
Geographic and Administrative Details
Gols is a market town with a population of approximately 3,800 residents. It is known for its wine production and is situated in the Seewinkel region, a popular tourist destination. The area code 2173 is part of the Burgenland numbering plan, which is administered by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR).
As a geographic code, the tariff for calls to +43 2173 depends on the caller's location and the operator's pricing plan. Calls from mobile networks may be subject to higher rates than fixed-line calls. There are no overlay codes currently assigned to this area, so the 2173 prefix is unique to the Gols region.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers: Dial the national trunk prefix 0, then 2173, followed by the local number.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then 43, then 2173, and the local number.
- Mobile callers: When calling from a mobile phone, always include the area code, as mobile networks do not support local dialing without the area code.
For businesses in Gols, it is advisable to list the international format (+43 2173 ...) on websites and marketing materials to facilitate calls from international clients.