Area Code 2242 – St. Andrä-Wördern
The phone area code for St. Andrä-Wördern is 2242 (international format +432242). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 2242
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📍 Geographic Location of St. Andrä-Wördern
Geographic Overview
The Austrian area code +43 2242 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of St. Andrä-Wördern and its surrounding administrative district in the state of Lower Austria (Niederösterreich). Located along the Danube River, this region lies within the Tulln District and is part of the greater Vienna metropolitan area, offering a mix of residential communities and commercial zones. The code covers the main town and nearby localities, including Altenberg, Greifenstein, and Hadersfeld.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in St. Andrä-Wördern from within Austria, you must dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number might be formatted as:
- 0 2242 12345 (domestic call)
- +43 2242 12345 (international call)
From abroad, the leading 0 is omitted, and the country code +43 is used. The subscriber number length typically ranges from 5 to 7 digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) of 9 to 11 digits, including the area code.
Caller Instructions
For local callers: If you are within the St. Andrä-Wördern exchange area, you may be able to dial just the subscriber number without the area code, depending on your telephone service provider. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full trunk prefix and area code.
For international callers: Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most European countries, or 011 from the United States), followed by Austria's country code 43, then the area code 2242 (without the leading zero), and finally the subscriber number.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
This geographic code is administered by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR-GmbH) under the national numbering plan. As with all geographic codes in Austria, number portability is available, meaning that a subscriber may retain their number even if they switch to a different fixed-line operator. However, the code remains tied to the geographic location, and calls are typically routed over the PSTN or VoIP networks with standard tariff rates.
There are no known overlay codes for this area, so the 2242 code is used exclusively for the region. For businesses and residents, this code is an integral part of their local identity and is used for both voice and fax services.