Area Code 4245 – Feistritz an der Drau

Geographic Overview

The Austrian area code 04245 (international format +43 4245) is assigned to the Feistritz an der Drau region, a municipality located in the district of Villach-Land in the federal state of Carinthia (Kärnten). This geographic code covers the town of Feistritz an der Drau and its surrounding settlements, including parts of the Drau valley. The code is part of Austria's national numbering plan, which follows the ITU-T E.164 standard.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in this area from within Austria, you must dial the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, to reach a local number such as 12345, you would dial:

• 0 4245 12345 (national format)

From outside Austria, you need to dial the international access code (typically 00 or +), then the Austrian country code 43, followed by the area code without the leading zero, and then the subscriber number:

• +43 4245 12345 (international format)

If you are calling from a mobile phone within Austria, you can also use the international format by replacing the leading zero with +43. However, the national format with the leading zero is always valid.

Administrative and Jurisdictional Context

Feistritz an der Drau is part of the Villach-Land district and is situated near the border with Slovenia. The area code 04245 is one of several geographic codes in Carinthia, each serving specific municipalities. The region is characterized by its Alpine landscape and proximity to the Drava River. For administrative purposes, the code is managed by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR-GmbH), which oversees the allocation of numbering resources.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the same area code, it is possible to dial only the subscriber number without the area code in some cases, but this depends on the specific local dialing rules. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code and drop the leading zero of the area code. Also, be mindful of time zone differences (Austria is UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer).

Overlay Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there are no overlay codes in this region, meaning that 04245 is the sole area code for Feistritz an der Drau. Subscriber numbers in this area typically have a length of 5 to 7 digits, resulting in a total national significant number length of 9 to 11 digits, including the area code.