Area Code 5524 – Satteins
The phone area code for Satteins is 5524 (international format +435524). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 5524
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📍 Geographic Location of Satteins
Geographic Overview
The Austrian area code +43 5524 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the municipality of Satteins, located in the westernmost state of Vorarlberg. This region is part of the Alpine Rhine Valley, bordering Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Satteins is a small rural community within the district of Feldkirch, approximately 10 kilometers south of the state capital, Feldkirch. The code also covers the immediate surroundings, including the villages of Röns and Übersaxen, which are integrated into the same local calling area.
Dialing Formats
When calling a Satteins landline from within Austria, subscribers must use 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. The complete national format is:
- 0 5524 XXXXX (from any Austrian fixed or mobile line)
For international callers, the country code +43 replaces the leading zero. The international format becomes:
- +43 5524 XXXXX (from any foreign line)
For example, if the local number is 12345, the national dialing would be 05524 12345 and the international dialing would be +43 5524 12345.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
As per the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR), the NDC 5524 is classified as a geographic number under the national numbering plan (ITU-T E.164). This means the tariff for calls to this number is based on the geographic location of the called party. Calls from mobile networks or other fixed networks are subject to standard interconnection rates, which may vary depending on the operator and the caller's subscription plan.
There are currently no overlay codes in this area, meaning that the 5524 prefix is unique to the Satteins region. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their 5524 numbers even if they move to a different operator, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original assignment.
Caller Instructions
Local callers within the Satteins area may sometimes omit the area code when dialing other local numbers, depending on their operator's settings. However, it is always recommended to use the full national format to avoid any misdialing.
Foreign callers must ensure they have the correct international exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada) before dialing the Austrian country code. For example, from the United States, a call to Satteins would be dialed as 011 43 5524 12345.
For any emergency or directory assistance, visitors should use the pan-European emergency number 112 or the Austrian national police number 133.