Emergency numbers for Central African Republic

The Police emergency number in Central African Republic is 117. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

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.

Yes. Dial 117 from any mobile or landline in Central African Republic, 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. Central African Republic country code is ++236. Alternatively dial 117 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

Yes. Calling 117 in Central African Republic is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

The Fire emergency number in Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic, 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. Central African Republic country code is ++236. Alternatively dial 118 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

Yes. Calling 118 in Central African Republic is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Central African Republic is 1220. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

When calling Ambulance / Medical (1220), 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 1220 from any mobile or landline in Central African Republic, 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. Central African Republic country code is ++236. Alternatively dial 1220 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

Yes. Calling 1220 in Central African Republic is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.