France

Emergency numbers for France

Dialling code: +33

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Other Emergency Services

  • 197

    Alerte attentat or Alerte enlèvement (only accessible when triggered by the relevant authority – in other time dial 17 police number)

  • 196

    Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres

  • 191

    Rescue Coordination Center, aviation

  • 119

    Children at risk

  • 116000

    Missing children

  • 115

    Homeless people

  • 114

    Emergency number for hearing impaired people (SMS & fax only)

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in France is 17. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (17), 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 17 from any mobile or landline in France, 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. France country code is ++33. Alternatively dial 17 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 17 in France is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in France is 18. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (18), 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 18 from any mobile or landline in France, 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. France country code is ++33. Alternatively dial 18 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 18 in France is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in France is 15. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (15), 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 15 from any mobile or landline in France, 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. France country code is ++33. Alternatively dial 15 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 15 in France is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in France is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (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 France, 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. France country code is ++33. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in France is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-05