Emergency numbers for Malawi
Dialling code: +265
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Malawi is 990. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (990), 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 990 from any mobile or landline in Malawi, 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. Malawi country code is ++265. Alternatively dial 990 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 990 in Malawi is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Malawi is 999. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (999), 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 999 from any mobile or landline in Malawi, 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. Malawi country code is ++265. Alternatively dial 999 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 999 in Malawi is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Malawi is 998. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (998), 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 998 from any mobile or landline in Malawi, 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. Malawi country code is ++265. Alternatively dial 998 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 998 in Malawi is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.