Official country record
Nicaragua Emergency Numbers: 118, 128, Police and Ambulance / Medical
Official Nicaragua emergency numbers for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire, including 118, 128 and 120. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+505
Source notes
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Mobile action
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Updated
2026-05-06
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Official source notes for Nicaragua cover Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire numbers where available.
Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Nicaragua are listed above for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The Police number in Nicaragua is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Nicaragua is 128. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Nicaragua is 120. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Nicaragua country code is +505. Alternatively dial 118 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Nicaragua country code is +505. Alternatively dial 128 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Nicaragua country code is +505. Alternatively dial 120 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When calling Police (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.
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