Emergency numbers in Europe (UK, EU and more)
Cross-checked against published lists — last reviewed 2026-09-23. See how we check.
Across the European Union, 112 is free to call from any phone and reaches the emergency services. Many countries also have their own numbers for an ambulance, the police or the fire service. The UK uses 999 as well as 112.
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What is the emergency number in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, call 999 or 112 in a medical emergency. For urgent but non-life-threatening health problems, call 111 (NHS 111 in England and Wales, NHS 24 in Scotland).
| Emergency (all services) | 999 or 112 |
|---|---|
| Urgent health advice | 111 in England, Wales and Scotland |
| Emotional support | Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7) |
What is the emergency number in Ireland?
In Ireland, call 112 or 999 in an emergency. Both numbers reach the same emergency services.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 or 999 |
|---|---|
| Non-emergency medical | Your GP or GP out-of-hours service |
| Emotional support | Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7) |
What is the emergency number in France?
In France, call 112 in any emergency, or 15 for a medical emergency (SAMU). The police number is 17 and the fire service is 18.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|---|
| Medical emergency (SAMU) | 15 |
| Police / Fire | 17 / 18 |
What is the emergency number in Spain?
In Spain, call 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 (Works across the EU, free from any phone) |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Portugal?
In Portugal, call 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 (Works across the EU, free from any phone) |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Italy?
In Italy, call 112 for any emergency. In most regions, calls to the older numbers (118 for ambulance, 113 for police, 115 for fire) are routed to the 112 service.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|---|
| Older numbers | 118 ambulance, 113 police, 115 fire |
What is the emergency number in Germany?
In Germany, call 112 for an ambulance or the fire service, and 110 for the police. For a doctor out of hours when it is not an emergency, call 116 117.
| Ambulance and fire | 112 |
|---|---|
| Police | 110 |
| Non-emergency doctor out of hours | 116 117 |
What is the emergency number in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, call 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|---|
| Non-emergency medical | Your GP (huisarts) or out-of-hours GP service (huisartsenpost) |
What is the emergency number in Belgium?
In Belgium, call 112 for an ambulance or the fire service. The police can be reached on 101 or 112.
| Ambulance and fire | 112 |
|---|---|
| Police | 101 or 112 |
What is the emergency number in Austria?
In Austria, call 144 for an ambulance, or 112 for any emergency. The police number is 133 and the fire service is 122.
| Ambulance | 144 |
|---|---|
| Any emergency | 112 |
| Police / Fire | 133 / 122 |
What is the emergency number in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, call 144 for an ambulance, 117 for the police and 118 for the fire service. 112 also works.
| Ambulance | 144 |
|---|---|
| Police / Fire | 117 / 118 |
| Any emergency | 112 |
What is the emergency number in Greece?
In Greece, call 112 for any emergency, or 166 for an ambulance.
| Any emergency | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 166 |
| Police / Fire | 100 / 199 |
What is the emergency number in Cyprus?
In the Republic of Cyprus, call 112 or 199 in an emergency.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 or 199 |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Malta?
In Malta, call 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Croatia?
In Croatia, call 112 for any emergency, or 194 for an ambulance.
| Any emergency | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 194 |
What is the emergency number in Sweden?
In Sweden, call 112 in an emergency. For health advice when it is not an emergency, call 1177.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|---|
| Health advice (non-emergency) | 1177 |
What is the emergency number in Norway?
In Norway, call 113 for an ambulance, 112 for the police and 110 for the fire service. For out-of-hours medical help (legevakt) when it is not an emergency, call 116 117.
| Ambulance | 113 |
|---|---|
| Police / Fire | 112 / 110 |
| Out-of-hours medical help | 116 117 |
What is the emergency number in Denmark?
In Denmark, call 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Finland?
In Finland, call 112 in an emergency. For medical advice when it is not an emergency, call 116 117 (except in the Åland Islands).
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|---|
| Medical helpline (non-emergency) | 116 117 |
What is the emergency number in Iceland?
In Iceland, call 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Poland?
In Poland, call 112 for any emergency, or 999 for an ambulance.
| Any emergency | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 999 |
What is the emergency number in the Czech Republic?
In the Czech Republic, call 112 for any emergency, or 155 for an ambulance.
| Any emergency | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 155 |
| Police / Fire | 158 / 150 |
What is the emergency number in Slovakia?
In Slovakia, call 112 for any emergency, or 155 for an ambulance.
| Any emergency | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 155 |
What is the emergency number in Hungary?
In Hungary, call 112 for any emergency, or 104 for an ambulance.
| Any emergency | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 104 |
What is the emergency number in Slovenia?
In Slovenia, call 112 for an ambulance or the fire service. The police number is 113.
| Ambulance and fire | 112 |
|---|---|
| Police | 113 |
What is the emergency number in Romania?
In Romania, call 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Bulgaria?
In Bulgaria, call 112 for any emergency, or 150 for an ambulance.
| Any emergency | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 150 |
What is the emergency number in Estonia?
In Estonia, call 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Latvia?
In Latvia, call 112 for any emergency, or 113 for an ambulance.
| Any emergency | 112 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 113 |
What is the emergency number in Lithuania?
In Lithuania, call 112 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|
What is the emergency number in Luxembourg?
In Luxembourg, call 112 for an ambulance or the fire service. The police number is 113.
| Ambulance and fire | 112 |
|---|---|
| Police | 113 |
What is the emergency number in Liechtenstein?
In Liechtenstein, call 144 for an ambulance, 117 for the police and 118 for the fire service.
| Ambulance | 144 |
|---|---|
| Police / Fire | 117 / 118 |
What is the emergency number in Turkey?
In Turkey, call 112 for any emergency. Calls to 911 are connected to 112.
| Emergency (all services) | 112 |
|---|
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
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