Area Code 4254 – Faak am See

Geographic Overview

The Austrian area code 04254 (international format +43 4254) is assigned to the geographic region of Faak am See, a picturesque village located in the southern state of Carinthia (Kärnten). This area is part of the municipality of Finkenstein am Faaker See, nestled near the Italian and Slovenian borders. The code serves the immediate vicinity of Faak am See, including the lakeside settlements and surrounding rural areas. The region is known for its tourism, particularly around Lake Faak (Faaker See), and is administratively under the district of Villach-Land.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Faak am See, the national subscriber number consists of the area code (without the leading zero) followed by the local subscriber number, which typically has a length of 5 to 7 digits. The complete national number is usually 10 to 12 digits long, including the leading '0'.

• National dialing (within Austria): Dial 0 4254 XXXXXX (replace XXXXXX with the local number).
• International dialing (from abroad): Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then 43 4254 XXXXXX (omit the leading '0' of the area code).

For example, if the local number is 12345, you would dial 04254 12345 from within Austria, and +43 4254 12345 from outside Austria.

Administrative and Regulatory Context

This code is a geographic number under the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR). It is allocated to fixed-line services, typically provided by A1 Telekom Austria, Magenta Telekom, and other alternative carriers. As with most geographic numbers in Austria, calls to these numbers are generally included in flat-rate calling plans for domestic calls. There are no overlay codes currently in effect for this area, meaning that the 04254 code is exclusive to the Faak am See region. Local calls within the same area code do not require the area code to be dialed; however, for clarity and due to the small size of the area, it is common to dial the full number.

Caller Instructions

For callers within Austria, simply dial the area code and the subscriber number. For international callers, ensure you use the correct exit code and omit the leading zero. It is important to note that if you are calling from a mobile phone, you may need to include the area code even for local calls, depending on your mobile operator's settings. Always verify the number length, as some subscriber numbers may have fewer digits.