Gabon

Emergency numbers for Gabon

Dialling code: +241

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in Gabon is 1722. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (1722), 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 1722 from any mobile or landline in Gabon, 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. Gabon country code is ++241. Alternatively dial 1722 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 1722 in Gabon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Gabon 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 Gabon, 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. Gabon country code is ++241. Alternatively dial 18 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 18 in Gabon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Gabon is 1488. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (1488), 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 1488 from any mobile or landline in Gabon, 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. Gabon country code is ++241. Alternatively dial 1488 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 1488 in Gabon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-05