Area Code 5519 – Schröcken
The phone area code for Schröcken is 5519 (international format +435519). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 5519
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📍 Geographic Location of Schröcken
Geographic Overview
Austrian area code +43 5519 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Schröcken, located in the westernmost state of Vorarlberg. Schröcken is a high-altitude village in the Bregenz Forest (Bregenzerwald) region, at approximately 1,269 meters above sea level, and is known for its alpine tourism and proximity to the Arlberg ski area. The code covers the village itself and the immediate surrounding rural area, which is sparsely populated but sees significant seasonal visitor traffic.
Dialing Formats
For callers within Austria, the national trunk prefix 0 is used before the area code, followed by the subscriber number. The local subscriber numbers in Schröcken typically have 4 to 6 digits, making the complete national number length (including the leading 0) between 9 and 11 digits. The international format replaces the leading 0 with +43.
- Local call (within Austria): 0 5519 [subscriber number]
- International call (from abroad): +43 5519 [subscriber number]
Example: If the local subscriber number is 1234, dial 05519 1234 from within Austria, or +43 5519 1234 from any other country.
Caller Instructions
Domestic callers outside the 5519 area must dial the trunk prefix 0 before the code. International callers must use the country code +43 and omit the leading 0. When calling from a mobile phone within Austria, it is common practice to use the international format (+43 5519 ...) to ensure proper routing, especially when roaming. No overlay code exists for this area; 5519 remains the sole geographic code for Schröcken.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
As a geographic number, 5519 is regulated by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR). Number portability applies, meaning a subscriber may retain the number when changing providers, but the geographic tie to Schröcken remains. The code is used for traditional PSTN lines, VoIP services with fixed-line registration, and some mobile services that are assigned geographic numbers. However, most mobile numbers in Austria use non-geographic prefixes such as 0664, 0676, or 0699. For emergency services within Schröcken, dial the European emergency number 112 or the Austrian police (133), fire (122), or ambulance (144) directly.