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How to Call 911 in Europe (with List of Every Emergency Number in Europe)

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
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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.

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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

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