Guatemala

Emergency numbers for Guatemala

Dialling code: +502

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in Guatemala is 120. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (120), 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 120 from any mobile or landline in Guatemala, 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. Guatemala country code is ++502. Alternatively dial 120 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 120 in Guatemala is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Guatemala is 123. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (123), 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 123 from any mobile or landline in Guatemala, 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. Guatemala country code is ++502. Alternatively dial 123 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 123 in Guatemala is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Guatemala is 128. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (128), 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 128 from any mobile or landline in Guatemala, 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. Guatemala country code is ++502. Alternatively dial 128 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 128 in Guatemala is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-05