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Area Code 7672 – Vöcklabruck

The phone area code for Vöcklabruck is 7672 (international format +437672). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.

Current Local Time
11:53:03
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Full Dialing Format
+437672
Population 12,302
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Admin Region Upper Austria
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Elevation 437m
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GPS Coordinates 48.0123, 13.6541
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📍 Geographic Location of Vöcklabruck

Geographic Overview

Austrian area code +43 7672 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the district capital Vöcklabruck, located in the state of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich). This code serves the city itself and the surrounding municipalities within the Vöcklabruck District, including communities such as Attnang-Puchheim, Regau, and Timelkam. The region lies in the Hausruckviertel area, approximately 60 km southwest of Linz.

Dialing Formats

When calling a landline in Vöcklabruck from within Austria, subscribers dial the trunk prefix 0 followed by the area code and the subscriber number: 0 7672 [subscriber number]. Subscriber numbers in this area typically consist of 5 to 7 digits, depending on the local exchange. For example, a local number might appear as 0 7672 12345.

From abroad, callers must use the international prefix (00 or +) followed by the Austrian country code 43, then the area code without the leading zero, and finally the subscriber number: +43 7672 [subscriber number]. For instance, a call from Germany would be dialed as 0043 7672 12345.

Local and International Calling Instructions

  • Local calls: Within the Vöcklabruck area, you may be able to dial just the subscriber number if your line is in the same local network, but it is safer to use the full national format (0 7672 ...) to ensure proper routing.
  • National calls from other Austrian regions: Dial 0 7672 [subscriber number].
  • International calls from abroad: Dial +43 7672 [subscriber number] (omit the leading zero).

Administrative and Regulatory Notes

The code is managed by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR-GmbH) under the national numbering plan. As a geographic number, it is tied to the physical location of the fixed line, and calls are typically charged as fixed-line tariffs. The area is served by multiple telecom operators, and number portability allows subscribers to retain their number when switching providers, though the geographic association remains.

For businesses, having a local Vöcklabruck number can enhance trust and local presence. There are no overlay codes currently in effect for this area; the 7672 code is unique to the Vöcklabruck exchange area.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call a Vöcklabruck number from the United States?
Dial the US international access code 011, then Austria's country code 43, then the area code 7672 (without the leading zero), and finally the local subscriber number. For example, 011 43 7672 12345.
Is 7672 a mobile or landline prefix?
7672 is a geographic landline prefix assigned to the Vöcklabruck area in Upper Austria. It is not a mobile prefix; mobile numbers in Austria start with 6xx (e.g., 660, 664, 676).
Do I need to dial the area code when calling within Vöcklabruck?
If you are calling from a fixed line within the same local network, you might be able to dial only the subscriber number. However, for reliability, especially from mobile phones or other networks, always dial the full national format: 0 7672 [subscriber number].
Can I keep my Vöcklabruck landline number if I move to another city?
Geographic numbers are tied to the physical location. If you move outside the Vöcklabruck area, you generally cannot keep the same geographic number; you would need to obtain a new local number. However, number portability allows you to keep the number when switching providers within the same area.
What is the international format for a Vöcklabruck number?
The international format is +43 7672 [subscriber number], omitting the leading zero of the area code. For example, +43 7672 12345.