Emergency numbers for Egypt
Dialling code: +20
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Egypt is 122. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (122), 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 122 from any mobile or landline in Egypt, 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. Egypt country code is ++20. Alternatively dial 122 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 122 in Egypt is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Egypt is 180. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (180), 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 180 from any mobile or landline in Egypt, 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. Egypt country code is ++20. Alternatively dial 180 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 180 in Egypt is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Egypt is 123. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (123), 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 123 from any mobile or landline in Egypt, 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. Egypt country code is ++20. Alternatively dial 123 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 123 in Egypt is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Egypt is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (911), 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 911 from any mobile or landline in Egypt, 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. Egypt country code is ++20. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in Egypt is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.