Need to call an emergency number in Europe? Here’s exactly how to call 911 in Europe with a list of every emergency number in Europe in alphabetical order.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. While the information is up-to-date at the time of writing, please check with your local embassy or government website before traveling.
What Happens if You Call 911 In Europe? Does 911 Work Everywhere?
Unfortunately, 911 doesn’t work in Europe. This is a North American emergency phone number and only works in the US, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean. If you ring 911 in many European countries, nothing will happen. Some, like the UK, will redirect you to the local emergency number, but this isn’t guaranteed, so it’s best to know the emergency number for the country you’re traveling to.
List of Emergency Numbers in Europe (in Alphabetical Order)
Albania
- Ambulance: 17
- Fire: 18
- Police: 19
Andorra
- Ambulance: 118
- Fire: 118
- Police: 110
Armenia
- All Emergency Services: 103
Austria
- All Emergency Services: 112/122
Azerbaijan
- Ambulance: 03
- Fire: 01
- Police: 02
Belgium
- All Emergency Services: 112 (cell) /102
Belarus
- Ambulance: 03
- Fire: 01
- Police: 02
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ambulance: 124
- Fire: 123
- Police: 122
Bulgaria
- Ambulance:150
- Fire: 160
- Police: 166
Croatia
- All Emergency Services: 112
Cyprus
- All Emergency Services: 112
Czechia
- Ambulance: 112. 155
- Fire: 150
- Police: 158
Denmark
- All Emergency Services: 112
Estonia
- Ambulance: 112
- Fire: 112
- Police: 110
Finland
- All Emergency Services: 112
France
- Ambulance: 112, 15
- Fire: 112, 18
- Police: 112, 17
Georgia
- All Emergency Services: 022
Germany
- Ambulance: 112
- Fire: 112
- Police: 110
Greece
- Ambulance: 112, 166
- Fire: 112, 199
- Police: 112, 100
Hungary
- All Emergency Services: 112
Iceland
- All Emergency Services: 112
Ireland
- All Emergency Services: 112, 999
Italy
- Ambulance: 112, 118
- Fire: 112, 115
- Police: 112, 113
Kosovo
- All Emergency Services: 94
Latvia
- Ambulance: 112, 03
- Fire: 112, 01
- Police: 112, 02
Liechtenstein
- All Emergency Services: 112
Lithuania
- All Emergency Services: 112
Luxembourg
- All Emergency Services: 112, 113
Malta
- All Emergency Services: 112
Moldova
- Ambulance: 903
- Fire: 901
- Police: 902
Monaco
- All Emergency Services: 112
Montenegro
- All Emergency Services: 94
Netherlands
- All Emergency Services: 112
North Macedonia
- Ambulance: 94
- Fire: 93
- Police: 92
Norway
- All Emergency Services: 112, 110
Poland
- All Emergency Services: 112, 999
Portugal
- All Emergency Services: 112
Romania
- All Emergency Services: 112
Russia
- All Emergency Services: 112
San Marino
- Ambulance: 113
- Fire: 116
- Police: 112
Serbia
- All Emergency Services: 94
Slovakia
- Ambulance: 155
- Fire: 150
- Police: 158
Slovenia
- All Emergency Services: 112
Spain
- All Emergency Services: 112
Sweden
- All Emergency Services: 112
Switzerland
- Ambulance: 144
- Fire: 118
- Police: 117
Turkey
- Ambulance: 112, 101
- Fire: 102
- Police: 100
Ukraine
- Ambulance: 03, 118
- Fire: 01
- Police: 02
United Kingdom (UK)
- All Emergency Services: 999
Vatican City (Holy See)
- Ambulance: 113
- Fire: 115
- Police: 112
Is There a Universal Emergency Number for Europe?
Much like how 911 is universal in North America, there is a semi-universal number in Europe. 112 works in the majority of EU countries and some outside it including Russia and Scandinavia.
If you’re traveling in mainland Europe, this does work in the majority of countries. If you’re traveling in the UK or Ireland, you’re going to need 999 for all emergency services.
You’ll notice that a lot of neighboring countries or ex-blocs, like countries in the Balkan region or Europe, have the same emergency phone numbers.
So, if you’re interrailing or visiting multiple countries, check in advance and make sure the numbers are on your phone.
Do You Need a SIM Card to Call an Emergency Number in Europe?
If you’re in one of the countries where 112 is the emergency number, you don’t need a SIM card to call at all.
If you’re needing to call 999, you will need some signal and an active SIM card, but it doesn’t need to have credit loaded onto it for it to work.
Your phone should switch to the local network when you arrive in the country, so even if you have a US SIM card, the emergency numbers should all still work.
Safety Tips for Traveling Europe:
- Save the Embassy Number on Your Phone
- Memorize or Save the Local Emergency Number
- Make yourself familiar with the closest hospital or police station to your accommodation
- Ensure that you have valid travel insurance, including medical