Emergency numbers for Benin
Dialling code: +229
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Ministère de l'Intérieur et de la Sécurité Publique
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Brigade des mineurs
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Présidence de la République
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Ministère de la Santé
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Présidence de la République
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Institut National de la Femme: Numéro d'assistance aux femmes victimes de violence basée sur le genre
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ANSSI: Numéro utilisé par la cellule d'analyse et de traitement des plaintes et dénonciations des faits de corruptions
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Benin is 116. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (116), 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 116 from any mobile or landline in Benin, 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. Benin country code is ++229. Alternatively dial 116 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 116 in Benin is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Benin is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (118), 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 118 from any mobile or landline in Benin, 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. Benin country code is ++229. Alternatively dial 118 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 118 in Benin is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Benin is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (112), 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 112 from any mobile or landline in Benin, 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. Benin country code is ++229. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Benin is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.