Emergency numbers for Cabo Verde
Dialling code: +238
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Water, electricity
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Cabo Verde is 132. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (132), 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 132 from any mobile or landline in Cabo Verde, 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. Cabo Verde country code is ++238. Alternatively dial 132 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 132 in Cabo Verde is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Cabo Verde is 131. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (131), 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 131 from any mobile or landline in Cabo Verde, 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. Cabo Verde country code is ++238. Alternatively dial 131 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 131 in Cabo Verde is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Cabo Verde is 130. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (130), 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 130 from any mobile or landline in Cabo Verde, 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. Cabo Verde country code is ++238. Alternatively dial 130 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 130 in Cabo Verde is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.