Police
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112
Short Code numbers 112 & 999 dialled from a mobile phone may be routed to the Police even if SIM card is not inserted.
Official country record
Gambia Emergency Numbers: 112, Police and Ambulance / Medical
Official Gambia emergency numbers for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire, including 112, 117 and 116. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+220
Source notes
Available
Mobile action
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Updated
2026-05-05
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Official sources
Official source notes for Gambia cover Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire numbers where available.
Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Gambia are listed above for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The Police number in Gambia is 117. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Gambia is 116. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Gambia is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
Yes. Gambia lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Gambia country code is +220. Alternatively dial 117 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Gambia country code is +220. Alternatively dial 116 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Gambia country code is +220. Alternatively dial 118 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
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