Emergency numbers in Asia and the Pacific
Cross-checked against published lists — last reviewed 2026-09-23. See how we check.
Emergency numbers vary widely across Asia and the Pacific, and many countries have separate numbers for an ambulance, the police and the fire service.
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What is the emergency number in Australia?
In Australia, call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency. 112 also works from mobile phones.
| Emergency (all services) | 000 |
|---|---|
| From a mobile | 000 or 112 |
What is the emergency number in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, call 111 in an emergency. Calls to 112 and 911 from mobiles are redirected to 111.
| Emergency (all services) | 111 |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Japan?
In Japan, call 119 for an ambulance or the fire service, and 110 for the police.
| Ambulance and fire | 119 |
|---|---|
| Police | 110 |
What is the emergency number in Thailand?
In Thailand, call 1669 for an ambulance, 191 for the police and 199 for the fire service. The Tourist Police can be reached on 1155.
| Ambulance | 1669 |
|---|---|
| Police / Fire | 191 / 199 |
| Tourist Police | 1155 |
What is the emergency number in India?
In India, call 112 for any emergency. In many states, 108 is the ambulance number.
| Any emergency | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance (many states) | 108 |
In an emergency
Say which service you need, where you are and what has happened. Stay on the line and follow the operator's instructions. If you are abroad and unsure of the local number, 112 often works from a mobile phone, but do not rely on it everywhere.
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
Other regions
- Emergency numbers in Europe (UK, EU and more)
- Emergency numbers in North America
- Emergency numbers in the Middle East and Africa
- All countries at a glance
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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