Area Code 2174 – Wallern im Burgenland

Overview of Area Code 2174

Austrian area code 2174 is a geographic destination code assigned to the municipality of Wallern im Burgenland, located in the northern part of the federal state of Burgenland, in the district of Neusiedl am See. This region lies in the easternmost part of Austria, near the Hungarian border and the shores of the Neusiedler See (Lake Neusiedl). The code is part of the Austrian national numbering plan, which follows the ITU-T E.164 standard, with the full international dialing format being +43 2174 followed by the subscriber number.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Context

Area code 2174 serves the municipality of Wallern im Burgenland and its immediate surroundings. Wallern is a small town with a population of approximately 1,700 residents, known for its agricultural heritage and proximity to the Seewinkel region, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The administrative jurisdiction falls under the district of Neusiedl am See, and the local telephone network is operated by the incumbent provider A1 Telekom Austria, with alternative carriers also offering services in the area via unbundled local loops.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

For local calls within Austria, subscribers dial the area code without the leading international prefix: 0 2174 followed by the local subscriber number, which typically has a length of 6 to 7 digits. For example, a local number might be formatted as 0 2174 123456. When calling from abroad, the international access prefix of the originating country is used, followed by Austria's country code 43, then the area code without the leading zero: +43 2174 123456. It is important to note that the leading '0' is only used for domestic calls within Austria.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the latest numbering plan updates, there are no overlay codes for the 2174 area. The Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) manages the numbering plan, and geographic numbers are not portable outside the defined geographic area. However, number portability within the same geographic region is allowed, meaning subscribers can retain their 2174 number when switching between fixed-line operators that serve the same exchange area.

Caller Instructions

For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code and omit the initial '0' of the area code. For domestic callers, always include the trunk prefix '0' when dialing from a different area code within Austria. Emergency services (112) and other short codes remain accessible without the area code. When dialing from a mobile phone, the same rules apply, and no additional charges are incurred for calling a fixed line if your tariff includes national calls.