Official country record
Central African Republic Emergency Numbers: 117, 1220, Police and Ambulance / Medical
Official Central African Republic emergency numbers for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire, including 117, 1220 and 118. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+236
Source notes
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Updated
2026-05-05
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Other Emergency Services
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114
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Official source notes for Central African Republic cover Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire numbers where available.
Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Central African Republic are listed above for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The Police number in Central African Republic is 117. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Central African Republic is 1220. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Central African Republic is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Central African Republic country code is +236. Alternatively dial 117 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Central African Republic country code is +236. Alternatively dial 1220 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Central African Republic country code is +236. Alternatively dial 118 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When calling Police (117), 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.
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