Emergency numbers for Bulgaria
Dialling code: +359
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Bulgaria is 166. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (166), 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 166 from any mobile or landline in Bulgaria, 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. Bulgaria country code is ++359. Alternatively dial 166 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 166 in Bulgaria is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Bulgaria is 160. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (160), 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 160 from any mobile or landline in Bulgaria, 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. Bulgaria country code is ++359. Alternatively dial 160 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 160 in Bulgaria is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Bulgaria is 150. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (150), 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 150 from any mobile or landline in Bulgaria, 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. Bulgaria country code is ++359. Alternatively dial 150 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 150 in Bulgaria is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Bulgaria is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (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 Bulgaria, 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. Bulgaria country code is ++359. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Bulgaria is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.