Area Code 7742 – Mattighofen
The phone area code for Mattighofen is 7742 (international format +437742). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 7742
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📍 Geographic Location of Mattighofen
Geographic Overview
The Austrian area code +43 7742 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) assigned to the district of Mattighofen, located in the western part of Upper Austria (Oberösterreich). This code serves the town of Mattighofen and its surrounding municipalities, including the communities of Palting, Perwang am Grabensee, and parts of the Braunau am Inn district. The region is known for its scenic Alpine foothills and is part of the Innviertel area.
Dialing Formats
When calling a landline in Mattighofen, the local number typically consists of 5 to 7 digits. The complete international format is +43 7742 XXXXX, where 'X' represents the local subscriber number. Within Austria, callers must use the trunk prefix '0' before the area code, resulting in 0 7742 XXXXX. For example, a local number might be 7742 12345; from abroad, you would dial +43 7742 12345.
Caller Instructions
- Local callers (within Mattighofen): In many cases, local calls can be made using only the subscriber number, but it is safer to dial the full national format (0 7742 XXXXX) to ensure proper routing.
- Domestic callers (outside the area): Dial 0 7742 XXXXX.
- International callers: Dial your country's exit code (e.g., 00 from most European countries, 011 from the US/Canada), then 43 7742 XXXXX. Do not include the leading '0' used in national dialing.
Regulatory and Technical Notes
As a geographic code, +43 7742 is regulated by the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR). Number portability is available, meaning a subscriber may retain their number when switching providers, but the geographic significance remains tied to the original location. The code is part of the Austrian numbering plan that follows ITU-T E.164 recommendations.
For businesses, having a Mattighofen number can establish a local presence and build trust with regional customers. Calls to this number are typically charged at standard landline rates, depending on the caller's carrier and tariff.