Emergency numbers for Lebanon
Dialling code: +961
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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General Security
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Civil Defense
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Lebanon is 160. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (160), 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 160 from any mobile or landline in Lebanon, 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. Lebanon country code is ++961. Alternatively dial 160 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 160 in Lebanon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Lebanon is 175. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (175), 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 175 from any mobile or landline in Lebanon, 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. Lebanon country code is ++961. Alternatively dial 175 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 175 in Lebanon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Lebanon is 140. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (140), 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 140 from any mobile or landline in Lebanon, 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. Lebanon country code is ++961. Alternatively dial 140 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 140 in Lebanon is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.