Area Code 5359 – Hochfilzen

Overview of Area Code 5359

Austria's area code 5359 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the town of Hochfilzen and its immediate surroundings in the state of Tyrol (Tirol). This code is part of the Austrian public switched telephone network (PSTN) and is used for fixed-line services. Hochfilzen is a small municipality located in the Kitzbühel Alps, near the border with Germany, and is known for its scenic alpine landscape and winter sports facilities.

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 5359 area code serves the municipality of Hochfilzen and, in some cases, adjacent rural areas within the district of Kitzbühel. The region is characterized by low population density, with local telecommunications infrastructure primarily provided by A1 Telekom Austria and other regional carriers. As a geographic code, the prefix is tied to a specific physical location, and calls to this number are routed based on the destination's exchange area.

Dialing Formats and Instructions

To call a fixed-line number in Hochfilzen, the following formats apply:

• National dialing (within Austria): Dial 0 5359 [local number]. The leading '0' is the trunk prefix used to access the national network. The local number typically consists of 5 to 7 digits, depending on the subscriber's line. For example, a local number might be 12345, so the full national dialing would be 0 5359 12345.
• International dialing (from outside Austria): Dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), then Austria's country code 43, followed by the area code without the leading '0', and the local number. For instance, to call the same number from the United States, you would dial 011 43 5359 12345.

When dialing from a mobile phone within Austria, it is common to include the area code even for local calls, as mobile networks do not automatically add the geographic prefix. However, fixed-line users in the same local area may be able to dial the local number directly without the area code, depending on the network configuration.

Overlay and Numbering Considerations

As of the current numbering plan, there are no overlay codes for Hochfilzen. The 5359 area code is unique to this region, and no new area codes have been introduced for this area. Number portability is available in Austria, allowing subscribers to retain their fixed-line numbers when changing providers within the same geographic area, but the geographic significance of the number remains.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within Hochfilzen, dialing the 7-digit local number (without the area code) may work if the call is within the same exchange. However, to avoid confusion, it is recommended to always use the full national format. For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code and omit the trunk prefix '0' when dialing the area code.