Area Code 6138 – St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
The phone area code for St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut is 6138 (international format +436138). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 6138
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📍 Geographic Location of St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
Geographic Overview
The Austrian area code +43 6138 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the fixed-line telephone network of St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, a picturesque market town in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich). This code serves the town and its immediate surroundings, including the villages of St. Wolfgang, Ried, and parts of the lake shore area along the Wolfgangsee. The region is a popular tourist destination, known for its historic pilgrimage church and scenic views.
Dialing Formats
When calling a fixed-line number in St. Wolfgang, the standard national subscriber number length is typically 7 digits after the trunk prefix. The international dialing format is:
- International: +43 6138 [local number]
- National (from within Austria): 0 6138 [local number]
For example, a local number might be dialed as +43 6138 12345 from abroad, or 06138 12345 from within Austria. Note that the leading '0' is used only for national calls and is dropped when using the international +43 prefix.
Caller Instructions
For callers from abroad: Dial the international access code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), followed by Austria's country code 43, then the area code 6138 (without the leading 0), and finally the local subscriber number.
For callers within Austria: Simply dial the trunk prefix 0, then 6138, followed by the local number. No additional area code is needed if calling from a different Austrian region.
Overlay and Numbering Considerations
As of the latest ITU-T and RTR (Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH) guidelines, there is no overlay code for this area. The code 6138 is exclusively assigned to the geographic area of St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut. However, number portability allows subscribers to retain their numbers when changing providers, which may affect routing but not the geographic significance of the code.
For businesses and residents, this code is essential for local presence and is often used for customer service lines. When dialing from mobile phones, the same rules apply, though some mobile operators may require the full international format even for national calls if the user has enabled international dialing settings.
Always verify the exact number of digits with your contact, as local numbers may vary in length. For further assistance, consult your telecom provider or the Austrian regulatory authority.