Emergency numbers for Brazil
Dialling code: +55
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Natural Gas
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Ibama - Environmental Agency
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Electricity
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Brazil is 190. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (190), 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 190 from any mobile or landline in Brazil, 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. Brazil country code is ++55. Alternatively dial 190 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 190 in Brazil is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Brazil is 193. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (193), 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 193 from any mobile or landline in Brazil, 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. Brazil country code is ++55. Alternatively dial 193 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 193 in Brazil is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Brazil is 192. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (192), 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 192 from any mobile or landline in Brazil, 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. Brazil country code is ++55. Alternatively dial 192 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 192 in Brazil is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.