Does 112 work worldwide?

112 works across all EU member states and on most GSM mobile networks worldwide — including many countries outside Europe. It can be dialed without a SIM card or active service plan. However, coverage and response quality vary outside Europe. In some countries, 112 will redirect to local services; in others it may not connect at all. It's a reliable fallback but learning the specific local emergency number for your destination is always the better primary strategy.