Emergency numbers for Portugal
Dialling code: +351
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Portugal is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (112), 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 112 from any mobile or landline in Portugal, 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. Portugal country code is ++351. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Portugal is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Portugal is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (112), 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 112 from any mobile or landline in Portugal, 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. Portugal country code is ++351. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Portugal is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Portugal is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (112), 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 112 from any mobile or landline in Portugal, 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. Portugal country code is ++351. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Portugal is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.