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Ethiopia Emergency Numbers: 112, 911, General Emergency and Police

Q: What is the General Emergency number in Ethiopia?

The General Emergency number in Ethiopia is 911 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Police number in Ethiopia?

The Police number in Ethiopia is 991 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Ethiopia?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Ethiopia is 907 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Fire number in Ethiopia?

The Fire number in Ethiopia is 939 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: Is 112 used for emergencies in Ethiopia?

Yes. Ethiopia lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

Q: Is 911 used for emergencies in Ethiopia?

Yes. Ethiopia lists 911 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

Official Ethiopia emergency numbers for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 112, 911 and 991. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +251

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Updated 2026-05-05

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General Emergency

911
Primary National Emergency Number (Police, Fire or Medical Emergency)

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112
Secondary National Emergency Number

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Other useful numbers

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Other Emergency Services

929
Helpline on Gender Based Violence
909

Official sources

Official source notes for Ethiopia cover General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.

Police 991 ITU-E.129
Fire 939 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 907 ITU-E.129
General Emergency 911 ITU-E.129
General Emergency 112 ITU-E.129
Other Emergency Services 929 ITU-E.129

Frequently asked questions

What is the official emergency number in Ethiopia?

Official emergency numbers in Ethiopia are listed above for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.

What is the General Emergency number in Ethiopia?

The General Emergency number in Ethiopia is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Police number in Ethiopia?

The Police number in Ethiopia is 991. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Ethiopia?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Ethiopia is 907. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Fire number in Ethiopia?

The Fire number in Ethiopia is 939. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Is 112 used for emergencies in Ethiopia?

Yes. Ethiopia lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

Is 911 used for emergencies in Ethiopia?

Yes. Ethiopia lists 911 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

How do I call General Emergency in Ethiopia when visiting from another country?

When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Ethiopia country code is +251. Alternatively dial 911 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

Keep Ethiopia emergency numbers ready before you travel. Use the local number first, then browse other countries if your route changes.

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