Local Emergency Numbers Lookup – Police, Ambulance & Fire by Country
Local Emergency Numbers Matrix
Free local emergency numbers lookup – select your destination country to instantly find the correct local dial codes for Police, Fire, and Medical emergencies.
Select Destination Country
General Emergency Line
Dial this number for immediate multi-agency dispatch in most areas.
🚓 Police
🚑 Medical / Ambulance
🚒 Fire / Rescue
Global Emergency Dialing Rules
The GSM Standard: 112
- Universal Mobile Code: On most GSM mobile networks, dialing 112 connects you to the local emergency service in many countries, often even from a locked phone. Some networks require a SIM card, so always save the local number too.
- Europe: 112 is the primary emergency number across the entire European Union.
Important Travel Tips
- Consular Assistance: Emergency numbers are for immediate threats to life or property. For lost passports or legal trouble, contact your country's local embassy or consulate.
- Language Barriers: Dispatchers in major tourist hubs often speak English, but it is highly recommended to know how to state your location and the nature of your emergency in the local language.
Use this free local emergency numbers lookup to find the police, ambulance and fire numbers for your destination in one click.
Quick answer
Pick a country and this local emergency numbers tool shows the general emergency line plus separate numbers for police, ambulance and fire. Examples: 911 in the USA and Canada, 999 in the UK, 112 across the EU, 000 in Australia, and 15 / 1122 / 16 for police, rescue and fire in Pakistan. On most mobile networks, 112 also connects to local help.
Table of Contents
When something goes wrong abroad, nobody wants to search the internet for the right number. Emergency numbers are not universal: 911 works in North America but not in the UK, many European countries split police, ambulance and fire into different numbers, and some countries use completely different systems.
Our free local emergency numbers lookup puts the right numbers for 24 popular destinations in one place. Choose a country, see the general line and each service separately, and copy them to your phone notes before you travel.
Local Emergency Numbers by Country
Here are the numbers the tool returns for every supported country. Save the ones you need before your trip.
| Country | General | Police | Ambulance | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Canada | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Mexico | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| United Kingdom | 999 / 112 | 999 | 999 | 999 |
| France | 112 | 17 | 15 | 18 |
| Germany | 112 | 110 | 112 | 112 |
| Italy | 112 | 112 | 118 | 115 |
| Spain | 112 | 091 | 061 | 080 |
| Netherlands | 112 | 112 | 112 | 112 |
| Switzerland | 112 | 117 | 144 | 118 |
| Japan | 119 | 110 | 119 | 119 |
| China | 110 | 110 | 120 | 119 |
| India | 112 | 100 | 102 | 101 |
| Pakistan | 1122 | 15 | 1122 | 16 |
| South Korea | 112 | 112 | 119 | 119 |
| Singapore | 999 | 999 | 995 | 995 |
| UAE | 999 | 999 | 998 | 997 |
| Australia | 000 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
| New Zealand | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 |
| South Africa | 112 (mobile) | 10111 | 10177 | 10177 |
| Egypt | 112 | 122 | 123 | 180 |
| Brazil | 190 | 190 | 192 | 193 |
| Argentina | 911 | 911 | 107 | 100 |
| Colombia | 123 | 112 | 125 | 119 |
Numbers were checked in October 2026. Services can differ by region – for example, some Indian states use 108 for ambulances and Pakistan also has 115 (Edhi ambulance). If in doubt, confirm with your hotel, embassy or local SIM provider on arrival.
How to Use the Local Emergency Numbers Lookup
Get the right numbers for any supported country in three steps.
Step 1: Select Your Destination Country
Open the Select Destination Country menu and pick where you are travelling, e.g. France. Then click Lookup Numbers.
Step 2: Read the General Line and Service Numbers
The large card shows the General Emergency Line (112 for France). Below it you see separate numbers for Police (17), Medical / Ambulance (15) and Fire / Rescue (18). Click Copy Country Numbers to save them to your clipboard.
Step 3: Check the Global Dialing Rules and Tips
Scroll to Global Emergency Dialing Rules for how 112 works on mobile networks and practical travel tips, such as contacting your embassy for lost passports. Click Reset to look up another country.
What to Say When You Call an Emergency Number
- Where you are: address, landmark or hotel name. Share your phone’s map location if you can.
- What happened: accident, fire, medical problem or crime.
- Who needs help: how many people and how serious it looks.
- Your phone number: so the dispatcher can call back.
- Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Travel Safety Tips
- Save local emergency numbers and your embassy contact in your phone before you land.
- Learn one or two key phrases in the local language – our Language Phrasebook can help.
- Keep a photo of your passport and travel insurance details in a secure place.
- Know the address of where you are staying, written in the local script if possible.
Planning a trip? Check your connection times with the Layover & Airport Transfer Calculator and make sure your bag fits with the Luggage Dimension Checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the emergency number in Europe?
112 works across the European Union. Some countries also have separate numbers, such as 17 for police in France or 110 for police in Germany.
Does 112 work everywhere?
No, but it works on many mobile networks worldwide and often redirects to the local service. Always save the country’s own number too.
What is the emergency number in Pakistan?
Police is 15, Rescue 1122 handles ambulance and rescue in most of the country, Edhi ambulance is 115 and fire brigade is 16.
Is 911 the same as 112?
They do the same job in different regions. 911 is used in North America and some other countries; 112 is the standard in the EU and on many GSM networks.
Can I call emergency numbers without credit?
Emergency calls are free in almost all countries, even with no airtime balance.
Is the local emergency numbers lookup free?
Yes. It is completely free and works on any phone or computer without sign-up.