Emergency numbers for Germany
Dialling code: +49
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Child Helpline
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NACOA Germany – National Association for Children of Alcoholics and Advocacy for Children from Families with Addiction
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Child Helplines
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Missing children
Domestic Violence
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National Helpline on Sexual Abuse
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Help Hotline for Violence Against Men
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Association for Women's Shelter Coordination
Mental Health / Suicide
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Crisis Hotline of the Hildesheim Suicide Prevention Association
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Muslim Spiritual Support Helpline
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Helplines in Germany.
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National Helpline for Children and Parents
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National Helpline for Children and Parents
Other Emergency Services
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AIDS-Hilfe
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Victim Support Europe
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Germany is 110. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (110), 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 110 from any mobile or landline in Germany, 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. Germany country code is ++49. Alternatively dial 110 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 110 in Germany is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Germany is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (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 Germany, 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. Germany country code is ++49. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Germany is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Germany is 19240. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (19240), 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 19240 from any mobile or landline in Germany, 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. Germany country code is ++49. Alternatively dial 19240 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 19240 in Germany is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.