Emergency numbers for Burkina Faso
Dialling code: +226
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Alerte contre le terrorisme et la bonne gouvernance
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Conseil National de Secours d'Urgence et de Réhabilitation (CONASUR)
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Protection des droits de l'enfant
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Burkina Faso is 17. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (17), 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 17 from any mobile or landline in Burkina Faso, 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. Burkina Faso country code is ++226. Alternatively dial 17 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 17 in Burkina Faso is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Burkina Faso is 18. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (18), 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 18 from any mobile or landline in Burkina Faso, 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. Burkina Faso country code is ++226. Alternatively dial 18 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 18 in Burkina Faso is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Burkina Faso is 3535. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (3535), 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 3535 from any mobile or landline in Burkina Faso, 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. Burkina Faso country code is ++226. Alternatively dial 3535 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 3535 in Burkina Faso is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.