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Senegal Emergency Numbers: 17, 1515, Police and Ambulance / Medical

Q: What is the Police number in Senegal?

The Police number in Senegal is 17 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Senegal?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Senegal is 1515 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Fire number in Senegal?

The Fire number in Senegal is 18 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Official Senegal emergency numbers for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire, including 17, 1515 and 18. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +221

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Updated 2026-05-06

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1515
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Other Emergency Services

119
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Official sources

Official source notes for Senegal cover Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire numbers where available.

Police 17 ITU-E.129
Police 123 ITU-E.129
Fire 18 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 1515 ITU-E.129
Other Emergency Services 119 ITU-E.129
Other Emergency Services 116 ITU-E.129

Frequently asked questions

What is the official emergency number in Senegal?

Official emergency numbers in Senegal are listed above for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire. Use the source section when a verified source is available.

What is the Police number in Senegal?

The Police number in Senegal is 17. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Senegal?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Senegal is 1515. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Fire number in Senegal?

The Fire number in Senegal is 18. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

How do I call Police in Senegal when visiting from another country?

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.

How do I call Ambulance / Medical in Senegal when visiting from another country?

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.

How do I call Fire in Senegal when visiting from another country?

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.

What should I say when I call Police in Senegal?

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.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

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