Emergency numbers for Niger
Dialling code: +227
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Niger is 17. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (17), 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 17 from any mobile or landline in Niger, 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. Niger country code is ++227. Alternatively dial 17 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 17 in Niger is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Niger is 18. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (18), 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 18 from any mobile or landline in Niger, 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. Niger country code is ++227. Alternatively dial 18 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 18 in Niger is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Niger is 15. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (15), 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 15 from any mobile or landline in Niger, 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. Niger country code is ++227. Alternatively dial 15 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 15 in Niger is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.