Emergency numbers by country
Cross-checked against published lists — last reviewed 2026-09-23. See how we check.
In the EU, call 112. In the UK, call 999 or 112. In the US, Canada and Mexico, call 911. In Australia, call 000, and in New Zealand, 111. Below are the numbers for 44 countries, with the ambulance number where it is different.
By region: Europe · North America · Asia and Pacific · Middle East and Africa
| Country | Numbers to call |
|---|---|
| Australia | Emergency (all services): 000; From a mobile: 000 or 112 |
| Austria | Ambulance: 144; Any emergency: 112; Police / Fire: 133 / 122 |
| Belgium | Ambulance and fire: 112; Police: 101 or 112 |
| Bulgaria | Any emergency: 112; Ambulance: 150 |
| Canada | Emergency (all services): 911 |
| Croatia | Any emergency: 112; Ambulance: 194 |
| Cyprus | Emergency (all services): 112 or 199 |
| Czech Republic | Any emergency: 112; Ambulance: 155; Police / Fire: 158 / 150 |
| Denmark | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| Estonia | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| Finland | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| France | Emergency (all services): 112; Medical emergency (SAMU): 15; Police / Fire: 17 / 18 |
| Germany | Ambulance and fire: 112; Police: 110 |
| Greece | Any emergency: 112; Ambulance: 166; Police / Fire: 100 / 199 |
| Hungary | Any emergency: 112; Ambulance: 104 |
| Iceland | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| India | Any emergency: 112; Ambulance (many states): 108 |
| Ireland | Emergency (all services): 112 or 999 |
| Italy | Emergency (all services): 112; Older numbers: 118 ambulance, 113 police, 115 fire |
| Japan | Ambulance and fire: 119; Police: 110 |
| Latvia | Any emergency: 112; Ambulance: 113 |
| Liechtenstein | Ambulance: 144; Police / Fire: 117 / 118 |
| Lithuania | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| Luxembourg | Ambulance and fire: 112; Police: 113 |
| Malta | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| Mexico | Emergency (all services): 911 |
| Morocco | Ambulance: 15; Police: 19; From a mobile: 112 |
| Netherlands | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| New Zealand | Emergency (all services): 111 |
| Norway | Ambulance: 113; Police / Fire: 112 / 110 |
| Poland | Any emergency: 112; Ambulance: 999 |
| Portugal | Emergency (all services): 112 (Works across the EU, free from any phone) |
| Romania | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| Slovakia | Any emergency: 112; Ambulance: 155 |
| Slovenia | Ambulance and fire: 112; Police: 113 |
| South Africa | Ambulance: 10177; Police: 10111; From a mobile: 112 |
| Spain | Emergency (all services): 112 (Works across the EU, free from any phone) |
| Sweden | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| Switzerland | Ambulance: 144; Police / Fire: 117 / 118; Any emergency: 112 |
| Thailand | Ambulance: 1669; Police / Fire: 191 / 199 |
| Turkey | Emergency (all services): 112 |
| United Arab Emirates | Ambulance: 998; Police / Fire: 999 / 997 |
| United Kingdom | Emergency (all services): 999 or 112 |
| United States | Emergency (all services): 911 |
Common questions
What number do I call in an emergency in Europe?
112 works across the European Union, free from any phone. The UK uses 999 as well as 112. Some countries also have their own ambulance numbers.
Does 112 work everywhere?
No. 112 works across the EU and in many other countries, especially from mobile phones, but some countries use different numbers. Check the number for your destination before you travel.
What is the emergency number in the US and Canada?
911 in both countries. For suicide and mental health crisis support, you can call or text 988.
Sources and checking
These numbers match the country information in the Be Health Wise app and were cross-checked against published lists, including the European Commission's information on 112. Numbers can change, so check the latest official travel advice before you travel. We only list countries where both checks agreed; the app covers more.
- European Commission: 112, the European emergency number
- Wikipedia: List of emergency telephone numbers (cross-checked)
- GOV.UK: Foreign travel advice (check the latest for your destination)
- Find A Helpline: free emotional support lines worldwide
The Be Health Wise app shows the right emergency and non-emergency numbers for your country, and HealthBot can help you decide how urgent something is.
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