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Senegal

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

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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Other useful numbers

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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

Official sources

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

Frequently asked questions

Official emergency numbers in Senegal are listed above for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The Police number in Senegal is 17. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Senegal is 1515. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Senegal is 18. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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