What's the difference between Austria's +43 and Croatia's +385?

Austria's country code is +43, and Croatia's is +385. You'll use +385 when calling from Austria to Croatia. These are assigned by the International Telecom Union (ITU) to uniquely identify each country's phone network.

Why do I need to drop the leading 0 from Croatian numbers?

The leading 0 in domestic Croatian numbers is a prefix used only for calls within Croatia. When calling internationally, you replace the 0 with the country code +385. For example, domestic Zagreb number 01 234 5678 becomes +385 1 234 5678.

Can I call Croatian mobile numbers the same way as landlines?

Yes. Croatian mobiles start with 9 (e.g., 91, 92, 98) and are dialed the same way: +385 9X XXXX XXXX. They typically cost the same as landlines on Sayfone.

Is there a time zone difference between Austria and Croatia?

Croatia is 1 hour behind Austria. When it's noon in Vienna, it's 11:00 AM in Zagreb. Both countries observe daylight saving time on the same dates, so this 1-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Does Sayfone charge connection fees or require a monthly subscription?

No. Sayfone uses transparent per-minute pricing with transparent per-minute pricing, monthly subscriptions, or contracts. You pay only for the minutes you use at 1.22¢/min to Croatia.

Can I use Sayfone to call from my mobile phone?

Sayfone is browser-based, so you can use it on any mobile device with a web browser and internet connection (WiFi or mobile data). No app download is required.

Quick Answer

How to Call Croatia from Austria

Call Croatia from Austria by dialing +385 followed by the local number. Use Sayfone for transparent per-minute calling at 1.22¢/min.

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Cost tools

🇦🇹From Austria

To Croatia🇭🇷

$1.22

Per minute

+385

Country code

Call quality

Landline rate

$1.22/min

Mobile rate

$1.22/min

Same per-minute Sayfone rate for landline and mobile.

Average call quality

Steps at a glance

Enter +385 and the Croatian number
Review the rate before connecting
Place the call from your browser

DIALING STEPS

Step-by-Step Dialing Instructions

Follow these simple steps to dial Croatia from Austria using Sayfone or any calling method.

1
Dial the international prefix
From Austria, dial 00 to begin an international call.
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00
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2
Enter Croatia's country code
Dial +385 (Croatia's country code) after the international prefix.
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00385
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3
Dial the local number
Enter the Croatian area code and local number, omitting any leading 0 if present.
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00385 1 234 5678 (for Zagreb landline)
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4
Review rate and call
With Sayfone, you'll see the rate before the call connects. Press call to start.
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Rate: 1.22¢/min
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Dialing format reference

+385

Use these patterns when entering a full international number to +385.

Mobile

+385 9X XXX XXXX

Landline

+385 1 XXX XXXX (Zagreb) / +385 20 XXX XXXX (Dubrovnik)

+385 1 234 5678
+385 21 234 567
+385 91 234 5678

Major city area codes

Zagreb1

Dubrovnik20

Split21

Rijeka51

Sources

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ITU Country Code Database

IMPORTANT RULES

Croatian Dialing Rules & Number Formats

Understand Croatia's numbering structure to dial correctly every time.

Landline numbers

Croatian landlines are 8 digits total (area code + local number). Area codes are 2 digits (e.g., 1 for Zagreb, 20 for Dubrovnik, 21 for Split). Drop the leading 0 when dialing internationally.

Mobile numbers

Croatian mobiles are 9 digits total, prefixed with 9 (e.g., 91, 92, 98). When dialing internationally, use +385 9X XXXX XXXX format.

Leading zeros

Domestic Croatian numbers often start with 0 (e.g., 01 for Zagreb). When dialing from abroad, omit the leading 0 and use +385 instead.

International format

Always use +385 (or 00385 from Austria) for international calls. Do not use the domestic 0.

CALLING TIPS

Best Times to Call Croatia from Austria

Croatia and Austria are in adjacent time zones with a 1-hour difference. Plan calls during overlapping business and social hours.

🇭🇷

Croatia uses Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during daylight saving. Austria observes the same zones at the same dates, so the 1-hour offset remains constant year-round.

Time & windows

Business Hours

9:00–17:00 CET

Austria time 10:00–18:00

Early Morning

7:00–9:00 CET

Austria time 8:00–10:00

Evening Social

18:00–21:00 CET

Austria time 19:00–22:00

🇦🇹Austria

9:00–18:00 CET (winter) / 9:00–18:00 CEST (summer)

🇦🇹Croatia

8:00–17:00 CET (winter) / 8:00–17:00 CEST (summer)1 hour behind Austria

Calling tips

Avoid calling before 8:00 AM or after 22:00 in Croatia; respect local sleep hours.
Weekday mornings (9:00–12:00 CET) are ideal for catching Croatian business contacts.
Friday afternoons can be slower in Croatia; schedule important calls early in the week.
Croatian summer holidays (July–August) may delay responses; plan accordingly.

Business etiquette

Use formal greetings (Dobar dan / Zdravo) when calling business contacts for the first time.
Confirm the person's availability before launching into the main topic.
Croatians value relationship-building; brief personal chat before business is common.
Mobile calls may incur higher rates for the recipient in some cases; email first if the matter is not urgent.

Sources

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Time and Date — Austria and Croatia

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting & Calling Restrictions

Common issues when calling Croatia from Austria and how to resolve them.

Call not connecting

Verify you've entered +385 (not 0) and the full local number. Check your internet connection. If using Sayfone, ensure your browser is up to date and JavaScript is enabled.

Poor audio quality

Move closer to your router or use a wired connection if available. Close other bandwidth-heavy applications. Audio quality depends on your internet connection speed.

Recipient cannot hear you

Check your microphone is not muted in your browser or system settings. Test your microphone with a short recording before calling. Ensure you've granted microphone permissions to the calling app.

Special numbers may not work

Some special numbers (government hotlines, automated services) may not connect internationally. Try calling a standard landline or mobile number first to test your connection.

Savings

See what you could save

Adjust the tools below to compare Sayfone with typical retail pricing for calls to Croatia. Start with one call, then layer on monthly volume to see the bigger picture.

How to use these tools

Sayfone uses your live rate for calls to Croatia — the same basis as the rest of this page.
First, estimate savings on a single call length. Then, model a full month of minutes versus typical retail benchmarks.
Retail competitor rows are illustrative — not a quote from any carrier.