Emergency numbers for Greece
Dialling code: +30
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Forest fire
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Coast guard
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Emergency social aid
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Greece is 100. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (100), 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 100 from any mobile or landline in Greece, 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. Greece country code is ++30. Alternatively dial 100 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 100 in Greece is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Greece is 199. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (199), 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 199 from any mobile or landline in Greece, 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. Greece country code is ++30. Alternatively dial 199 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 199 in Greece is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Greece is 166. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (166), 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 166 from any mobile or landline in Greece, 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. Greece country code is ++30. Alternatively dial 166 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 166 in Greece is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.