Area Code 4228 – Feistritz im Rosental
The phone area code for Feistritz im Rosental is 4228 (international format +434228). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 4228
Select a central office code to view local carrier data and detailed information
📍 Geographic Location of Feistritz im Rosental
Geographic Overview
The Austrian area code +43 4228 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Feistritz im Rosental and its surrounding communities in the southern state of Carinthia (Kärnten). Located in the Rosental Valley along the Drau River, this region is known for its Alpine scenery and proximity to the Karawanken mountain range. The code serves the fixed-line telephone network within this specific administrative area, which includes the villages of Feistritz, Weizelsdorf, and Sankt Johann im Rosental.
Dialing Formats
To call a subscriber in Feistritz im Rosental, the following formats apply:
- National dialing (within Austria): Dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 4228, and the subscriber's 6- to 7-digit local number. Example: 0 4228 123456.
- International dialing (from abroad): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries, or + from mobile), then Austria's country code 43, followed by the area code 4228 (without the leading zero), and the local number. Example: +43 4228 123456.
When calling locally within the same area code, it is common to omit the area code and dial only the local number, though this depends on the specific carrier and whether number portability has been applied.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
This code is part of Austria's closed numbering plan, where the full national number (including the leading '0') is always required for domestic calls from mobile networks. The allocation follows the ITU-T E.164 recommendation, and the code is administered by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR). As with all geographic codes in Austria, subscribers may have the option to switch to VoIP-based services while retaining their geographic number, subject to number portability regulations.
For callers from outside Austria, it is essential to drop the trunk prefix '0' when dialing the international format. For example, a number written as 04228 123456 locally becomes +43 4228 123456 internationally. This distinction prevents routing errors and ensures proper connection to the intended party.
Feistritz im Rosental is a rural area with a limited number of fixed lines, and the code is not subject to overlay or area code changes. The region is served by A1 Telekom Austria, Magenta Telekom, and various alternative carriers, all of which adhere to the same dialing procedures.