Emergency Numbers Worldwide — Quick Reference for Drivers

Save the right number before you drive. This quick-reference guide covers police, ambulance, and breakdown numbers for 50+ countries worldwide.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Save Before You Drive

The worst time to search for an emergency number is during an emergency. Before any international trip, save the following numbers in your phone as named contacts: “Police [Country]”, “Ambulance [Country]”, “Rental Emergency”.

The Universal Number: 112

112 is the pan-European emergency number and works in all EU member states. It also functions in many non-EU countries as a redirect to local services. When in doubt in Europe, dial 112. In many countries, 112 reaches an operator who speaks multiple languages.

Also works in: Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Albania, Turkey, Russia, and many countries in Africa and Asia when roaming on GSM networks.

Europe

Country / RegionPoliceAmbulanceFireNotes
Austria133144122112 also works
Belgium101100100112 also works
Czech Republic158155150112 also works
Denmark112112112Single number
Finland112112112Single number
France1715 (SAMU)18112 also works
Germany110112112Police ≠ 112
Greece100166199112 also works
Hungary107104105112 also works
Ireland999 or 112999 or 112999 or 112Both work
Italy113118115112 routes to all
Netherlands112112112Single number
Norway112113110
Poland997999998112 also works
Portugal112112112Single number
Romania112112112Single number
Spain091 / 112061 / 112080 / 112
Sweden112112112SOS Alarm
Switzerland117144118112 also works
UK999 or 112999 or 112999 or 112Both work
Turkey155112110

Americas

Country / RegionPoliceAmbulanceNotes
USA911911Single number
Canada911911Single number
Mexico911911Unified since 2016
Brazil190192 (SAMU)
Argentina101107
Chile133131
Colombia123123Single number
Peru105116
Costa Rica911911

Asia-Pacific

Country / RegionPoliceAmbulanceNotes
Australia000000Single number; 112 also works on mobiles
New Zealand111111Single number
Japan110119Fire and ambulance share 119
South Korea112119
China110120
Hong Kong (SAR)999999Single number
Taiwan110119
Singapore999995
Malaysia999999Single number
Thailand1911669Tourist police: 1155
Vietnam113115
Indonesia110118
Philippines911911Unified in 2017
India100108Centralised 112 also active
Cambodia117119
Sri Lanka119110

Middle East & Africa

Country / RegionPoliceAmbulanceNotes
UAE999998
Saudi Arabia911911Unified
Jordan911911
Oman99999999Single number
South Africa1011110177
Kenya999999
Morocco1915
Egypt122123

Roadside Assistance Numbers

ServiceNumber / How to Access
Pan-Europe (ARC)Contact via rental company
UK (AA)0800 887 766
UK (RAC)0333 2000 999
France (AXA)Through rental company
Germany (ADAC)+49 89 22 22 22
USA (AAA)1-800-222-4357
Australia (NRMA)13 11 11

Most important: Your rental company’s 24/7 emergency line, printed on your rental agreement. Save it before you drive.

Key Tips

  • Language: 112 in the EU connects to multilingual operators
  • GPS location: Emergency services can often get your location from your phone; enable location services before driving
  • Screen lock: Set your emergency contacts to be accessible without unlocking (both iOS and Android support this)
  • Low battery: You can call 112 from a locked phone in Europe even with no SIM card