Chad

Emergency numbers for Chad

Dialling code: +235

Primary emergency numbers

Police

  • 117

    Police nationale - Immediate assistance to people in absolute danger

  • 114

    Gendarmerie nationale

Other useful numbers

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in Chad 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 Chad, 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. Chad country code is ++235. Alternatively dial 117 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 117 in Chad is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Chad 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 Chad, 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. Chad country code is ++235. Alternatively dial 118 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 118 in Chad is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Chad is 115. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (115), 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 115 from any mobile or landline in Chad, 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. Chad country code is ++235. Alternatively dial 115 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 115 in Chad is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-05