Emergency numbers by country
In an emergency you need the right number instantly — and it is different in almost every country. 911 covers the United States and Mexico, 112 works across the European Union and on many mobile networks worldwide, while Japan, China and Brazil use separate numbers for police, ambulance and fire. Save the local numbers before you travel.
| Country | Police | Ambulance | Fire | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 911 | 911 | 911 | One number for police, ambulance and fire |
| United Kingdom | 999 | 999 | 999 | 112 also works; 101 is non-emergency police |
| European Union | 112 | 112 | 112 | Pan-EU number; some states also keep national numbers |
| Australia | 000 | 000 | 000 | 112 works from mobiles; 106 is text/TTY |
| New Zealand | 111 | 111 | 111 | 112 also works on mobile |
| Japan | 110 | 119 | 119 | 110 is police; 119 covers ambulance and fire |
| South Korea | 112 | 119 | 119 | 112 is police; 119 ambulance and fire |
| China | 110 | 120 | 119 | 110 police, 120 ambulance, 119 fire |
| India | 112 | 112 | 112 | Single national number; 100 still reaches police |
| Brazil | 190 | 192 | 193 | 190 police; 192 ambulance (SAMU); 193 fire |
| Russia | 102 | 103 | 101 | 102 police, 103 ambulance, 101 fire; 112 also works |
| Singapore | 999 | 995 | 995 | 995 ambulance and fire; 999 police |
| United Arab Emirates | 999 | 998 | 997 | 999 police; 998 ambulance; 997 fire; 112 from mobiles |
| Mexico | 911 | 911 | 911 | Single national emergency number |
Notes
- Always verify emergency numbers with official government sources before travelling — lines and routing can change.
- 112 is the single emergency number across the EU and also works on mobile networks in several non-EU countries, including the UK and Australia.
- Emergency calls are free from any phone and usually connect even without a SIM card or credit.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the emergency number in Europe?
- 112 works in every EU country for police, ambulance or fire. Several countries keep national numbers too, such as 999 in the UK and Ireland and 911 in some EU states.
- Does 112 work in the US?
- Not as the main line — call 911 in the US. Some US carriers route 112 dialed from a mobile to 911 automatically.
- Which countries use 911?
- The United States, Canada and Mexico use 911 as their main emergency number, and several other countries in the Americas do too.
- Can I call emergency numbers without a SIM card?
- Yes. Emergency calls are free and usually work from any mobile with signal, even with no SIM, no credit and an unlocked or locked phone.