How to Call Austria

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Last Updated: February 2, 2023 References

Want to call someone in Austria from the USA or Canada? Whether you're calling someone in Vienna or somewhere else in Austria, dialing an Austrian phone number is easy once you have the right country code--we'll show you how!

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Placing Your Call

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Enter the international exit code to dial out of the country. All countries require you to enter an exit code to dial out, however, this number can vary depending on the country you are calling from.^{[1]
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- For instance, to call from the US or Canada, dial “011”. Other countries may use “0” or “11”.
- A quick internet search for “calling abroad” or “international exit codes” will give you the exit code for your country.
- If you are calling from a cell phone, you can enter a + sign in place of the exit code. This will automatically enter your country's exit code so you don't have to.^{[2]
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Enter the country code "43" to dial in to Austria. Since this is the code used to access Austrian lines, it will be the same no matter which country you are calling from.

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Enter the area code and phone number to call a landline. Austrian phone numbers range from 4 to 13 digits, so don’t be alarmed if some numbers seem longer or shorter than you’d expect.^{[3]
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- It may look like this: 011-43-XXX-XX-XX or this: 011-43-1-XXX-XX-XXXX
- Calling a cell phone does not require you to dial the area code. Instead, just enter the mobile phone number (which will begin with a “6”) after you’ve entered the exit and country code.

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Determining When and How to Call

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Use an online search engine to find the current time in Austria. Austria is in the Central European time zone and observes Daylight Savings Time during certain times of the year. Austria is 9 hours ahead of the US Pacific time zone, so that can make a big difference in the time you choose to call.
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Research rates charged per-call. Rates vary and often depend on whether you are calling to a landline or mobile phone. Most carrier’s rates range from $1.15 - $2.00 per minute, and can also vary for nights or weekends.^{[4]
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- This will be your best choice if you only need to make one or two calls.
- Expect to pay taxes and fees in addition to the basic per-minute rate.
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Purchase a prepaid calling card to save money on lengthy calls. Most calling cards will allow you to spend less than 10 cents per minute for international calls. These prepaid cards are typically super easy to purchase and use.
- Consider this option if your calls will only be made during a short period of time.
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Contact your phone carrier about an international plan for frequent calls. A monthly phone plan will automatically charge you a recurring fee (between $10.00 and $30.00) for a set amount of minutes, and then may charge you a discounted per-minute rate if you exceed that amount.^{[5]
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- This option ensures you are always able to make a call without having to worry about how many minutes you have available or paying excessive rates.
- Keep in mind that phone plans will often charge additional taxes and fees as well.
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Use VoIP through your internet service for another cost-effective option. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows you to make phone calls using your internet connection rather than a standard telephone line.^{[6]
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- Initial start-up costs range from $2.00 to $30.00, and service fees can be as little as $4.99 per month.^{[8]
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- Some VoIP options, like Skype, add the additional benefit of video calling, which could be a fun way to stay in touch!

Warnings

It may be tempting to send a text or multimedia message to avoid paying high rates. But be aware that sending messages to an Austrian number from your cell phone may incur charges as well. Most carriers charge a fee for both incoming and outgoing messages.

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