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Sierra Leone Emergency Numbers: 112, General Emergency and Police

Q: What is the General Emergency number in Sierra Leone?

The General Emergency number in Sierra Leone is 112 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Police number in Sierra Leone?

The Police number in Sierra Leone is 900 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Sierra Leone?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Sierra Leone is 180 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Fire number in Sierra Leone?

The Fire number in Sierra Leone is 113 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: Is 112 used for emergencies in Sierra Leone?

Yes. Sierra Leone lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

Official Sierra Leone emergency numbers for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 112, 900 and 180. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +232

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Updated 2026-05-06

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Primary emergency numbers

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Ambulance / Medical

180
Maternal Mortality Project

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118
Lassa Fever Research Project

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117
Ministry of Health and Sanitation

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Other useful numbers

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Other Emergency Services

116
Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs

Official sources

Official source notes for Sierra Leone cover General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.

Police 900 ITU-E.129
Fire 113 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 180 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 118 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 117 ITU-E.129
General Emergency 112 ITU-E.129

Frequently asked questions

What is the official emergency number in Sierra Leone?

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

What is the General Emergency number in Sierra Leone?

The General Emergency number in Sierra Leone is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Police number in Sierra Leone?

The Police number in Sierra Leone is 900. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Sierra Leone?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Sierra Leone is 180. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Fire number in Sierra Leone?

The Fire number in Sierra Leone is 113. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Is 112 used for emergencies in Sierra Leone?

Yes. Sierra Leone lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.

How do I call General Emergency in Sierra Leone when visiting from another country?

When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Sierra Leone country code is +232. Alternatively dial 112 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

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

When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Sierra Leone country code is +232. Alternatively dial 900 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

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