Official country record
Australia Emergency Numbers: 112, General Emergency and Police
Official Australia emergency numbers for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 112 and 0. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+61
Source notes
Available
Mobile action
Call
Updated
2026-05-05
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Official sources
Official source notes for Australia cover General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.
Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Australia are listed above for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The General Emergency number in Australia is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Police number in Australia is 0. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Australia is 0. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Australia is 0. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
Yes. Australia lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Australia country code is +61. Alternatively dial 112 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Australia country code is +61. Alternatively dial 0 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
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