Emergency numbers for Barbados
Dialling code: +1-246
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Barbados is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (911), 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 911 from any mobile or landline in Barbados, 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. Barbados country code is ++1-246. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in Barbados is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Barbados is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (911), 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 911 from any mobile or landline in Barbados, 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. Barbados country code is ++1-246. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in Barbados is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Barbados is 511. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (511), 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 511 from any mobile or landline in Barbados, 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. Barbados country code is ++1-246. Alternatively dial 511 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 511 in Barbados is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.