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For many countries in the world dialing 911, 999, or 112 from a mobile phone will connect you with emergency services. If that fails, this page lists mobile and landline emergency numbers for most countries on earth. Use the table of contents links to skip directly to the continent and country whose phone number you need.
| Africa | Asia & Oceania | Europe | Central & South America | Middle East | North America & The Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | Southeast | North | Central | Middle East (all) | North America and The Caribbean (all) |
| East | East | East | South | (blank) | (blank) |
| Central | Central | Central, Western, Northern | (blank) | (blank) | (blank) |
| West | Oceania | West | (blank) | (blank) | (blank) |
| South | South | Southeast | (blank) | (blank) | (blank) |
Steps to Follow
Using a Mobile Phone Anywhere in the World
Try Dialing 911 or 112
Explore Emergency Numbers by Continent and Country
Africa
Skip to Northern, Eastern, Central, Western, or Southern Africa
Emergency Numbers in Northern Africa
Emergency Numbers in Eastern Africa
Emergency Numbers in Central Africa
Emergency Numbers in Western Africa
Emergency Numbers in Southern Africa
East Asia and Oceania
Skip to East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, or Oceania
Emergency Numbers in East Asia
Emergency Numbers in South Asia
Emergency Numbers in Southeast Asia
Emergency Numbers in Central Asia
Emergency Numbers in Oceania
Europe
112 is widely used in Europe, with some exceptions.
Most European countries rely on 112 for emergencies.
Emergency numbers for Southeastern Europe.
Emergency contact information for Eastern Europe.
Emergency numbers in Northern, Central, and Western Europe.
Central and South America
Navigate directly to Central or South America.
Emergency contact numbers for Central America.
Emergency hotline information for South America.
Middle East
Emergency contact numbers for the Middle East region.
North America and The Caribbean
Use 911 for emergencies in most of North America.
Emergency numbers for North America, excluding mainland countries south of Mexico.
Emergency contact numbers for Caribbean nations.
Tips
Be aware that some countries lack a national emergency number. In such cases, contact local services directly. This applies to unlisted countries.
Warnings
In many nations, silent emergency calls may not elicit a response. Background noise increases the likelihood of assistance. Only use emergency numbers for genuine emergencies to avoid endangering lives and wasting resources. When uncertain, place the emergency call, and authorities will redirect you if needed.
