Area Code 5514 – Bezau
The phone area code for Bezau is 5514 (international format +435514). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 5514
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📍 Geographic Location of Bezau
Geographic Overview
The Austrian area code 05514 is assigned to the Bezau telephone exchange, serving the principal town of the Bregenzerwald region in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. This code covers the municipality of Bezau and its immediate surroundings, including the villages of Reuthe, Bizau, and Mellau, which are part of the same local dialing area. Geographically, the region lies in the Bregenz Forest mountains, approximately 25 kilometers east of the state capital Bregenz and near the borders with Germany and Switzerland.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Bezau, the national subscriber number consists of the area code (without the leading trunk prefix) followed by the local number, which typically has 5 to 6 digits. The complete international format for a Bezau number is +43 5514 xxxxx, where the leading zero of the area code is omitted.
- Domestic calls (within Austria): Dial 05514 xxxxx from any Austrian fixed or mobile line.
- International calls to Bezau: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from North America), then 43 5514 xxxxx.
- International calls from Austria: Dial 00 (international prefix) followed by the destination country code and number.
For example, a local number 65432 would be dialed as 05514 65432 domestically and as +43 5514 65432 from abroad.
Administrative and Regulatory Context
Bezau is the administrative center of the Bregenzerwald district (Bezirk Bregenz) and hosts the regional court and several public offices. The area code 05514 falls under the jurisdiction of the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR-GmbH), which manages the national numbering plan in accordance with ITU-T E.164 recommendations. As a geographic code, it is tied to the physical location of the exchange, and calls to 05514 are typically charged at standard landline rates when dialed from Austrian fixed networks. Mobile tariffs may vary depending on the operator's pricing structure.
Caller Instructions
For local callers within the Bezau area, the area code may be omitted when dialing other numbers within the same exchange, depending on the specific local dialing rules. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always include the full area code. For international callers, ensure you use the correct exit code for your country and drop the leading zero of the area code. The number of digits after the area code is not fixed; always verify the full number with the recipient.