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Emergency Numbers Worldwide: Every Country's Police, Ambulance & Fire Numbers

30. Juni 2026•6 min Lesezeit•RiskVector Redaktion

Knowing the local emergency number can save your life. While 112 works across the EU, many countries have different numbers. Here's a comprehensive guide.

Universal Emergency Numbers

112 — European Union

Works in all 27 EU member states. Routes to police, ambulance, and fire services.

**Also works in:** UK, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Turkey, and many other countries (even outside the EU).

911 — North America

Works in the USA, Canada, and several Caribbean nations.

**Other countries using 911:** Mexico, Argentina, Brazil (some regions), Philippines, South Korea.

Emergency Numbers by Country

Europe

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Asia

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Americas

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Africa

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Oceania

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Middle East

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Other Important Numbers to Save

Tourist Police

Many countries have dedicated tourist police who speak English:

  • Thailand: 1155
  • Egypt: 126
  • Dubai: +971 4 411 4444
  • India: 1363
  • Embassy Emergency Numbers

  • German Embassy 24/7: +49 30 5000 2000
  • US Embassy: +1 202 501 4444
  • UK FCDO: +44 20 7008 5000
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    Insurance Emergency Hotlines

    Save your insurer's emergency number in your phone AND write it on a card in your wallet:

  • ERV: +49 89 4166 1570
  • HanseMerkur: +49 40 4111 0
  • ADAC: +49 89 7676 7676
  • Allianz: +49 89 3800 7700
  • Tips for Emergencies Abroad

    1. Stay Calm

    Take a deep breath. Panic impairs decision-making.

    2. Know Your Location

  • Save your hotel address in your phone (in local language)
  • Use GPS or what3words app for precise location
  • Carry a business card from your hotel
  • 3. If You Don't Speak the Language

  • Use Google Translate (download offline languages)
  • Ask for an English-speaking operator
  • Say "English" repeatedly until connected
  • 4. Carry a Charged Phone

    A dead phone means no emergency calls. Always carry a **[portable charger](/go/amazon/search/travel+electronics+power+gear)**.

    5. Have a Medical ID Card

  • Blood type
  • Allergies
  • Medications
  • Emergency contacts
  • Insurance details
  • 6. In a Medical Emergency

  • Call local ambulance number
  • Call your insurance hotline
  • Have someone contact your family
  • Keep your insurance card and medical ID accessible
  • 7. In a Security Emergency

  • Move to a safe location
  • Call local police
  • Contact your embassy if needed
  • File a police report
  • Contact your insurance
  • Essential Emergency Gear

  • **[Portable charger](/go/amazon/search/travel+electronics+power+gear)** — Keep phone charged
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  • **[GPS tracker](/go/amazon/B0B2D3WPQW)** — Location sharing
  • Conclusion

    Save emergency numbers before you travel. A 30-second phone setup can save your life. And always carry comprehensive [travel insurance](/travel-insurance-guide) — emergency numbers are useless if you can't afford the help you need.

    Sources

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  • European Emergency Number Association (eena.org)
  • WHO: Emergency Care Systems (who.int)
  • Auswärtiges Amt: Notfallnummern (auswaertiges-amt.de)
  • International SOS: Emergency Numbers Directory

  • <p><em>Letztes Update: 15. September 2026 — Daten, Zahlen und Beispiele auf den Stand 2026 überprüft und aktualisiert.</em></p>

    <h2>Update 2026: Wichtige Ergänzungen</h2><ul><li><strong>EU-Notruf 112</strong>: funktioniert weiterhin in allen EU-Ländern und wird von ausländischen Handys erkannt — auch ohne SIM in vielen Netzen</li><li><strong>Neu: 112 in der Türkei</strong>: wurde auf alle Notdienste konsolidiert (Polizei, Ambulanz, Feuerwehr unter einer Nummer)</li><li><strong>Saudi-Arabien/VAE</strong>: 999 (Polizei), 998 (Ambulanz) — für Dubai-Sonderregeln siehe <a href="/dubai-sicherheitshinweise">Dubai Sicherheitshinweise</a></li><li><strong>Kritisch für Deutsche</strong>: Auslandsnotdienst des AA +49 30 5000 2000 (24/7) — speichern Sie ihn zusammen mit dem Konsulat Ihres Reiseziels</li></ul><p>Wichtige Praxis-Ergänzung 2026: <strong>Notrufe über Messenger</strong>. In mehreren Ländern akzeptieren Behörden WhatsApp-Notrufe (UK 999, Österreich teilweise) — aber nur als Fallback, wenn kein Sprachanruf möglich ist. Die vollständige ländergenaue Liste bleibt in diesem Guide, die Echtzeit-Lage in den <a href="/alerts">RiskVector-Alerts</a>.</p>

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