Gambia

Emergency numbers for Gambia

Dialling code: +220

Primary emergency numbers

Police

  • 117
  • 112

    Short Code numbers 112 & 999 dialled from a mobile phone may be routed to the Police even if SIM card is not inserted.

Other useful numbers

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in Gambia is 117. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (117), 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 117 from any mobile or landline in Gambia, 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. Gambia country code is ++220. Alternatively dial 117 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 117 in Gambia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Gambia is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (118), 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 118 from any mobile or landline in Gambia, 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. Gambia country code is ++220. Alternatively dial 118 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 118 in Gambia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Gambia is 116. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (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 Gambia, 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. Gambia country code is ++220. Alternatively dial 116 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 116 in Gambia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-05