Emergency Numbers in Asia
Emergency numbers differ significantly across Asia — from 112 in India to 110 in Japan and China. Verified numbers for all major Asian countries.
Language barriers are a real emergency risk in Asia
Unlike Europe, emergency dispatchers in many Asian countries may have limited English. Before travelling, write your hotel address in the local language, save it on your phone, and learn the phrase "I need an ambulance / police / fire service" in the local language. Show your phone screen to locals if verbal communication fails.
Emergency numbers are not standardised across Asia
Asia has no single universal emergency number. India uses 112, Japan uses 110 (police) and 119 (ambulance), China uses 110, South Korea uses 112, and Singapore/Malaysia use 999. Always check the number for the specific country you are visiting — do not assume 112 or 911 will work.
All Asian Countries
🗣️ Language Barrier Tips for Asia
- → Save your hotel's address in the local language as a phone screenshot before you leave the hotel.
- → In Japan, dial #7119 for a non-emergency medical consultation line with English support in major cities.
- → Thailand has a Tourist Police helpline: 1155 — English-speaking operators available 24/7.
- → In South Korea, dial 112 for all emergencies — operators can connect English interpretation in under 1 minute.
- → UAE and Singapore emergency services typically have English-speaking dispatchers.
- → In India, the 112 ERSS app has a text feature for situations where voice calls are not safe or possible.