Area Code 5513 – Hittisau

Geographic Overview

Austrian area code 05513 is assigned to the Hittisau telephone exchange, serving the Bregenzerwald region in the westernmost federal state of Vorarlberg. This geographic code falls under the National Destination Code (NDC) 5513, which is part of the national numbering plan administered by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR). The exchange covers the municipality of Hittisau and its surrounding hamlets, including Bolgenach and Sibratsgfäll, as well as parts of the neighboring communities of Riefensberg and Lingenau.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Hittisau from within Austria, subscribers must dial the national trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number. For example, a local number such as 1234 would be dialed as:

• National format: 0 5513 1234
• International format: +43 5513 1234 (from abroad, omit the leading zero)

Within the same local network, shorter dialing may be possible, but the standard national format is recommended for clarity. The subscriber numbers in this exchange typically have a length of 4 to 6 digits, resulting in a total national significant number (NSN) length of 9 to 11 digits when including the area code.

Geographic and Administrative Context

Hittisau is a rural municipality located in the district of Bregenz, at an elevation of approximately 800 meters. The area is known for its alpine scenery and tourism, with many guesthouses and small businesses relying on fixed-line services. The exchange is part of the A1 Telekom Austria fixed network, but due to local loop unbundling, other operators may also provide services using this code.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the Hittisau area, dialing the full national number (including the 0) is always safe, even for calls to the same exchange. For callers from other Austrian regions, the same national format applies. International callers should use the +43 international prefix followed by 5513 and the subscriber number, omitting the leading zero. No overlay codes are in effect for this area, so the 05513 code is unique to the Hittisau exchange.

Important Notes

As with all geographic numbers in Austria, calls to 05513 are charged at standard landline rates depending on the caller's provider. Emergency services (112, 122, 133, 144) are always free and can be reached regardless of the area code. For businesses in Hittisau, having a local geographic number enhances trust and local presence, especially for tourism-related services.