Emergency numbers for Eritrea
Dialling code: +291
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Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Eritrea is 113. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (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 Eritrea, 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. Eritrea country code is ++291. Alternatively dial 113 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 113 in Eritrea is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Eritrea is 116. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (116), 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 116 from any mobile or landline in Eritrea, 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. Eritrea country code is ++291. Alternatively dial 116 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 116 in Eritrea is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Eritrea is 114. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (114), 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 114 from any mobile or landline in Eritrea, 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. Eritrea country code is ++291. Alternatively dial 114 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 114 in Eritrea is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Eritrea 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 Eritrea, 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. Eritrea country code is ++291. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in Eritrea is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.