Emergency numbers for Ghana
Dialling code: +233
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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National Security
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Ghana is 191. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (191), 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 191 from any mobile or landline in Ghana, 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. Ghana country code is ++233. Alternatively dial 191 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 191 in Ghana is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Ghana is 192. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (192), 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 192 from any mobile or landline in Ghana, 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. Ghana country code is ++233. Alternatively dial 192 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 192 in Ghana is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Ghana is 193. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (193), 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 193 from any mobile or landline in Ghana, 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. Ghana country code is ++233. Alternatively dial 193 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 193 in Ghana is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Ghana 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 Ghana, 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. Ghana country code is ++233. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Ghana is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.