Senegal

Emergency numbers for Senegal

Dialling code: +221

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Other Emergency Services

  • 119

    HIGH AUTHORITY FOR THE COORDINATION OF MARITIME SAFETY, MARITIME SECURITY AND PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

  • 116

    Information and guidance center for children in difficult circumstances

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in Senegal 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 Senegal, 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. Senegal country code is ++221. Alternatively dial 17 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 17 in Senegal is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Senegal 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 Senegal, 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. Senegal country code is ++221. Alternatively dial 18 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 18 in Senegal is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Senegal is 1515. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (1515), 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 1515 from any mobile or landline in Senegal, 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. Senegal country code is ++221. Alternatively dial 1515 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 1515 in Senegal is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-06