When traveling abroad, encountering emergency situations can be distressing, especially when you’re unsure of how to reach out for help. Unlike the familiar “911” emergency contact number used in the United States, each country has its own unique emergency contact numbers for police, ambulance, and fire services.
In our blog, we provide a comprehensive reference list of emergency contact numbers from various countries around the world. Whether you’re in need of medical assistance, police intervention, or firefighting services, having this information readily available can be invaluable during unforeseen circumstances.
It’s essential to jot down or save the appropriate emergency contact number for your destination before you embark on your journey. While we hope you never have to use it, being prepared and knowing the correct number could make all the difference in an emergency situation.
It’s important to note that while English-speaking operators may not always be available, having the correct emergency number at your fingertips can ensure a prompt response and potentially life-saving assistance wherever you are in the world. Stay informed, stay safe, and travel with peace of mind knowing you’re prepared for any emergency abroad.
Country
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Afghanistan
local numbers only
–
–
Albania
17
18
19
Algeria
21606666
14
17
American Samoa
911
–
–
Andorra
118
118
110
Angola
118
118
110
Antigua & Barbuda
999, 911
–
–
Argentina
101
107
101
Armenia
103
–
–
Aruba
911
–
–
Ascension Island
6000
911
6666
Australia
000 (112 on cell phone)
–
–
Austria
112, 122
–
–
Azerbaijan (Baku)
03
01
02
B
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Bahamas
911
–
–
Bahrain
999
–
–
Bali
112
118
–
Bangladesh (Dhaka)
199
9 555 555
866 551‐3
Barbados
115, 119
113, 119
112, 119
Belgium
112 (cell)/101
–
–
Belarus
03
01
02
Belize
911
–
–
Benin
local numbers only
–
–
Bermuda
911
–
–
Bhutan
110
112
113
Bolivia
911
–
–
Bonaire
911
–
–
Bosnia‐Herzegovina
124
123
122
Botswana
997, 911
–
–
Brazil
911
–
–
Bosnia
94
93
92
British Virgin Islands
999
–
–
Brunei
991
995
993
C
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Cambodia
119
118
117
Cameroon
local numbers only
–
–
Canada
911
–
–
Canary Islands
112
–
–
Cape Verde
130
131
132
Cayman Islands
911
–
–
Central African Republic
local numbers only
–
–
Chad
18
17
–
Chile
131
132
133
China, The People’s Republic of
120, 110
119, 122
–
Colombia
119
–
–
Comoros Islands
local numbers only
–
–
Congo
local numbers only
–
–
Cook Islands
998
996
999
Costa Rica
911
–
–
Côte d’Ivoire
110, 170
111, 180
–
Croatia
112
–
–
Cuba
26811
–
–
Curacao
112
114
444444
Cyprus
112
–
–
The story of 911
What is 911? 911 is a three-digit phone number that connects people in America directly to a public safety answering point (PSAP). It’s the go-to number for emergencies like needing the police, fire department, or medical assistance.
How did it start? The United Kingdom was the pioneer in establishing a universal emergency phone number back in 1937. They introduced 999 or 112, which quickly directs emergency requests for police, fire, or ambulance services. Following suit, countries like Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden adopted 112 as their emergency number. Other places, like West Germany, Caracas in Venezuela, and Winnipeg in Canada, also developed their emergency systems, some with help from the United States. Canada and Australia are also working on their own systems using 911 and 000, respectively.
Introduction in the United States
In January 1968, American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) announced that 911 was available for installation nationwide as the single emergency number. This announcement came after years of interest from public safety officials and government bodies. It was spurred on by recommendations from commissions and the Federal Communications Commission, all recognizing the need for a simple, uniform emergency number, given the rise in crime, accidents, and medical emergencies. The federal government further endorsed the idea in March 1973, urging its implementation nationwide.
Why 911? The choice of 911 as the specific number was based on various factors, including cost-effectiveness, ease of modification for telephone company equipment, and the belief that it would be easy for people to remember and dial.
The first 911 call The first-ever 911 call in the United States was made on February 16, 1968, from Haleyville, Alabama. It was placed by Alabama Speaker of the House, Rankin Fite, to Tom Bevill, a U.S. Representative.
911 in Fayette County A 911 system is considered basic if it connects callers to the PSAP but doesn’t provide location information. Enhanced systems, on the other hand, display the caller’s address and phone number for the dispatcher when someone dials 911. Fayette County’s 911 system is top-notch, equipped with the latest technology to ensure efficient emergency responses.
Here’s the information presented in a table format:
D
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Denmark
112
–
–
Djibouti
351351
18
17
Dominica
999
–
–
Dominican Republic
911
–
–
E
Ambulance
Fire
Police
East Timor
112
–
–
Easter Island
100‐215
100‐264
100‐244
Ecuador
131
–
101
Egypt
123
180
122
El Salvador
911
–
–
England
112, 999
–
–
Equatorial Guinea
local numbers only
–
–
Eritrea
local numbers only
–
–
Estonia
112
112
110
Ethiopia
92
93
91
F
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Falkland Islands
999
–
–
Fiji
911
–
–
Finland
112
–
–
France
112, 15
112, 18
112, 17
French Guiana
112, 15
112, 18
112, 17
French Polynesia
15
18
17
G
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Gabon
1300‐1399
18
1730
Gambia, The
16
18
17
Georgia
022
–
–
Germany
112
–
–
Ghana
776111‐5
192
999, 171
Gibraltar
999
–
–
Greece
112, 166
112, 199
112, 100
Grenada
434
112
911
Guadeloupe
18
18
17
Guam
911
–
–
Guatemala
123
123
110
Guyana
999
–
–
H
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Haiti
118
–
114
Honduras
195, 37 8654 198
–
119
Hong Kong
999
–
–
Hungary
112
–
–
I
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Iceland
112
–
–
India
102
101
100, 103
Indonesia
118
113
110
Iran
115
123
110
Iraq
local numbers only
–
–
Ireland, Republic of
112, 999
–
–
Isle of Man
999
–
–
Israel
101
102
100
Italy
112, 118
112, 115
112, 113
J
Ambulance
Fire
Police
Jamaica
110
110
119
Japan
119
119
110
Jordan
191
193
192
Sure, here are the emergency numbers in a table format:
