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Can you call 911 in other countries? List of emergency telephone numbers around the world

Before traveling, it is best to know the 911 equivalent of the country you are visiting. Here is the full list.

Before traveling, it is best to know the 911 equivalent of the country you are visiting. Here is the full list.
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Maite joined the AS USA in 2021, bringing her experience as a research analyst investigating illegal logging to the team. Maiteā€™s interest in politics propelled her to pursue a degree in international relations and a master's in political philosophy. At AS USA, Maite combines her knowledge of political economy and personal finance to empower readers by providing answers to their most pressing questions.
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In the case of an emergency, 911 is the number you call in the United States. On the other end of the line is an operator who will work to understand the situation and, in the best-case scenario, send the first responders needed. In other countries, there are similar emergency systems, but the number to dial may vary.

The emergency lines in the twenty most visited countries in the world

There are a few countries that do use 911 as their emergency line:

  • American Samoa 
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Aruba
  • Ascension Island
  • Bahamas  
  • Belize
  • Bermuda 
  • Bolivia
  • Bonaire 
  • Botswana  
  • Brazil
  • Canada 
  • Cayman Islands  
  • Costa Rica 
  • Dominican Republic
  • El Salvador 
  • Fiji
  • Grenada (Police)
  • Guam 
  • Liberia 
  • Marianas Island 
  • Montserrat (Ambulance)
  • Nicaragua (Fire)
  • Palau 
  • Solomon Islands
  • St. Helena  
  • St. Kitts & Nevis   
  • St. Lucia 
  • St. Marten
  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines  
  • Tonga  
  • Turks and Caicos Islands  
  • Tuvalu 
  • Uruguay  
  • US Virgin Islands  
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The numbers can be found in this PDF published by the US State Department, but we have provided the numbers for the 20 most visited countries worldwide.

The Netherlands 

  • Ambulance: 112
  • Fire: 112
  • Police: 112

Poland

  • Ambulance: 112
  • Fire: 999
  • Police: 999

Canada

  • Ambulance: 911
  • Fire: 911
  • Police: 911

Portugal

  • Ambulance: 112
  • Fire: 112
  • Police: 112

Russia

  • Ambulance: 112
  • Fire: 112
  • Police: 112

Malaysia

  • Ambulance: 999
  • Fire: 994
  • Police: 999

Hong Kong

  • Ambulance: 999
  • Fire: 999
  • Police: 999

Greece

  • Ambulance: 112,166
  • Fire: 112, 199
  • Police: 112, 100

Austria

  • Ambulance: 112, 122
  • Fire: 112, 122
  • Police: 112, 122

Japan

  • Ambulance: 119
  • Fire: 110
  • Police: 119

United Kingdom

  • Ambulance: 112, 999
  • Fire: 112, 999
  • Police: 112, 999

Thailand

  • Ambulance: 191
  • Fire: 199
  • Police: 191

Germany

  • Ambulance: 112
  • Fire: 112
  • Police: 110

Mexico

  • Ambulance: 065
  • Fire: 068
  • Police: 060

Turkey

  • Ambulance: 101, 112
  • Fire: 102
  • Police: 100

Italy

  • Ambulance: 112, 118 
  • Fire: 112, 115
  • Police: 112, 113

China

  • Ambulance: 120
  • Fire: 119
  • Police: 110, 112 (traffic accident)

Spain

  • Ambulance: 112
  • Fire: 112
  • Police: 112

France

  • Ambulance: 112, 15 
  • Fire: 112, 18 
  • Police: 112, 17
     

The response time may vary between countries, but many countries have built up their emergency response systems and are considered reliable for locals and tourists alike. It is recommended to save the emergency number on your cellphone or keep it close at hand while traveling, as you never know when you may need to make an emergency call.

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