Emergency numbers for Cameroon
Dialling code: +237
Primary emergency numbers
Fire
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118
Fire Brigade, Ministry of Defence
Ambulance / Medical
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111
Emergency Centre of Yaoundé, Ministry of Public Health
General Emergency
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112
National Emergency Telecommunications Network, Ministry of Posts and Telecoms
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Department of Civil Protection, Ministry of Territorial Administration
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Cameroon is 120. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (120), 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 120 from any mobile or landline in Cameroon, 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. Cameroon country code is ++237. Alternatively dial 120 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 120 in Cameroon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Cameroon 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 Cameroon, 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. Cameroon country code is ++237. Alternatively dial 118 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 118 in Cameroon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Cameroon is 111. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (111), 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 111 from any mobile or landline in Cameroon, 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. Cameroon country code is ++237. Alternatively dial 111 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 111 in Cameroon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Cameroon 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 Cameroon, 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. Cameroon country code is ++237. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Cameroon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.