Bahamas

Emergency numbers for Bahamas

Dialling code: +1-242

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in Bahamas is 919. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (919), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 919 from any mobile or landline in Bahamas, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Bahamas country code is ++1-242. Alternatively dial 919 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 919 in Bahamas is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Bahamas is 919. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (919), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 919 from any mobile or landline in Bahamas, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Bahamas country code is ++1-242. Alternatively dial 919 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 919 in Bahamas is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Bahamas is 919. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (919), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 919 from any mobile or landline in Bahamas, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Bahamas country code is ++1-242. Alternatively dial 919 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 919 in Bahamas is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-05