Emergency numbers for Madagascar
Dialling code: +261
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Humanitarian emergency service
Frequently asked questions
The Fire emergency number in Madagascar is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (118), 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 118 from any mobile or landline in Madagascar, 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. Madagascar country code is ++261. Alternatively dial 118 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 118 in Madagascar is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Madagascar is 115. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (115), 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 115 from any mobile or landline in Madagascar, 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. Madagascar country code is ++261. Alternatively dial 115 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 115 in Madagascar is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.