Country code Liechtenstein, +423 or 00423?
There are two spellings for the Liechtenstein area code, namely +423 and 00423. Which area code do you have to use? How do the two country codes for Liechtenstein differ from each other and what are the different versions for?
The country code of Liechtenstein that begins with a “+” (i.e. +423) is the so-called international code (international spelling). It is primarily used in the mobile communications sector. Most cell phones can make an international call to Liechtenstein using the +423 area code. This applies to almost every country in the world.
Unfortunately, there are phones (especially older models) that do not support the international spelling. The Liechtenstein area code with leading zeros (00423) is then used on these phones. The leading zeros are also referred to as the so-called traffic elimination number. When you call, they indicate that it is an international call.
Problem: Access code and area code 00423
In fact, the 00423 variant is used for calls to Liechtenstein, especially in Europe. In other countries of the world, the international code 00423 will not work. Example: In the USA, international calls to Liechtenstein begin with 011. An international call here begins with the area code 011423.
Conclusion
For calls from UK to Liechtenstein you can always use the country code 00423. In other countries, the two leading zeros must be replaced by a different access code. The international variant (+423) of the international dialing code Liechtenstein works in all countries of the world. However, it is not supported in all networks and by all telephone devices.
Example of phone calls to Liechtenstein
To illustrate the use of the international dialing codes Liechtenstein (+423 or 00423), here is another example:
You want to call the number 456789 with the area code 0123 in Liechtenstein. In this case you can use the following numbers (from UK/Europe):
00423 123 456789
If you are using a mobile phone, the following notation also applies worldwide:
+423 123 456789