Area Code 5417 – Roppen

Overview of Area Code 5417

Austria's area code 5417 is a geographic prefix assigned to the municipality of Roppen, located in the Imst District of the federal state of Tyrol (Tirol). This code is part of the Austrian national numbering plan, which adheres to the ITU-T E.164 standard. The geographic area covered by 5417 includes Roppen itself and may extend to nearby hamlets and rural areas that are part of the same local telephone exchange area. Roppen is situated in the Pitztal valley, near the confluence of the Pitze and Inn rivers, and is known for its scenic Alpine surroundings.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Roppen from within Austria, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber's local number. The local numbers in this area typically consist of 5 to 7 digits, resulting in a complete national significant number (NSN) of up to 10 digits (excluding the leading 0). The international format for calling from abroad requires the Austrian country code +43, followed by the area code without the leading zero, and then the local subscriber number. For example, if a local number is 12345, the dialing formats are:

• Local call (within Roppen): 05417 12345
• International call (from outside Austria): +43 5417 12345

It is important to note that the area code 5417 is not an overlay; it is a standalone geographic code. Therefore, callers within the same area code can often dial just the local number without the area code, depending on the specific carrier's dialing plan. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always include the area code when calling from a mobile phone or from a different region.

Administrative and Geographic Context

Roppen is a small municipality with a population of around 1,800 residents. It is part of the Bezirk Imst (district) and is located at an elevation of approximately 720 meters. The area is primarily residential and agricultural, with some tourism due to its proximity to the Pitztal Glacier and ski resorts. The local economy is supported by small businesses, guesthouses, and farming. The telephone infrastructure in this region is served by A1 Telekom Austria and other alternative carriers, providing both PSTN and VoIP services. 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 service provider, but the geographic tie to Roppen remains.

Guidance for Callers

For callers from outside Austria, it is essential to replace the leading zero of the area code with the international access code of their country, followed by Austria's country code 43. For instance, a caller from the United States would dial 011 43 5417 12345. From most European countries, the international access code is 00, so the number would be 00 43 5417 12345. Mobile callers within Austria should always include the area code when dialing a fixed line in Roppen, as mobile numbers are non-geographic and require the full national number. Additionally, when calling from a VoIP service, users should follow the same international dialing rules as for landlines.