Emergency numbers for Russia
Dialling code: +7
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Russia is 2. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (2), 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 2 from any mobile or landline in Russia, 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. Russia country code is ++7. Alternatively dial 2 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 2 in Russia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Russia is 1. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (1), 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 1 from any mobile or landline in Russia, 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. Russia country code is ++7. Alternatively dial 1 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 1 in Russia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Russia is 3. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (3), 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 3 from any mobile or landline in Russia, 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. Russia country code is ++7. Alternatively dial 3 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 3 in Russia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.