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Emergency Numbers in Europe

Verified emergency contact numbers for all major European countries — police, ambulance, and fire. Essential reading before any trip to Europe.

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112 works in all EU countries — free, without a SIM card

The European Union mandates 112 as the universal emergency number across all 27 member states. You can dial it from any mobile or fixed phone, even without a SIM card or active credit. The call is routed to the nearest emergency dispatch centre for your location. The UK uses 999 as its primary number, but 112 also connects there.

All European Countries

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🧳 Europe Travel Emergency Tips

→ Save 112 in your phone before landing — it works on any European network, even roaming.
→ In the UK and Ireland, 999 is the primary emergency number but 112 also works.
→ Switzerland and Norway are not in the EU but both support 112 as the emergency standard.
→ If you cannot speak the local language, say 'English' immediately after the dispatcher answers.
→ EU law requires all mobile phones to dial 112 even from the lock screen without a PIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the emergency number in Europe? +

112 is the universal emergency number across all European Union member states. It is free to call from any phone — mobile or landline — and connects you to police, ambulance, or fire services. The UK uses 999 as its primary number, but 112 also works.

Does 112 work across all of Europe? +

Yes. 112 works in all 27 EU member states and in most other European countries including Switzerland, Norway, and the UK. It also works without a SIM card, on a locked phone, and with zero credit — making it the safest number to remember when travelling in Europe.

Can I call 112 from my foreign phone in Europe? +

Yes. Roaming phones can dial 112 for free across Europe. Your call will be routed to the local emergency dispatch centre for whichever country you are physically in, regardless of where your SIM card is from.

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