Congo

Emergency numbers for Congo

Dialling code: +242

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Other Emergency Services

  • 177

    Service d'assistance aux consommateurs d’électricité

  • 138

    Fonds national de promotion et de service social

  • 130

    Assistance sociale des enfants et adolescents défavorisés

  • 129

    Prévention et lutte contre la traite des personnes

  • 127

    Fraude douanière

  • 125

    Dénonciation de la fraude et corruption à la fonction publique

  • 124

    Lutte Contre la Fraude Minière

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in Congo is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (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 Congo, 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. Congo country code is ++242. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Congo is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Congo is 113. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (113), 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 113 from any mobile or landline in Congo, 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. Congo country code is ++242. Alternatively dial 113 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 113 in Congo is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Congo is 150. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (150), 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 150 from any mobile or landline in Congo, 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. Congo country code is ++242. Alternatively dial 150 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 150 in Congo is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-05