Emergency numbers for Nicaragua
Dialling code: +505
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Nicaragua is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
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.
Yes. Dial 118 from any mobile or landline in Nicaragua, 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. Nicaragua country code is ++505. Alternatively dial 118 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 118 in Nicaragua is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Nicaragua is 120. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (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 Nicaragua, 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. Nicaragua country code is ++505. Alternatively dial 120 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 120 in Nicaragua is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua, 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. Nicaragua country code is ++505. Alternatively dial 128 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 128 in Nicaragua is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.