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Sri Lanka Emergency Numbers: 119, 110, Police and Ambulance / Medical
Official Sri Lanka emergency numbers for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire, including 119 and 110. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+94
Source notes
Available
Mobile action
Call
Updated
2026-05-06
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Official sources
Official source notes for Sri Lanka cover Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire numbers where available.
Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Sri Lanka are listed above for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The Police number in Sri Lanka is 119. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Sri Lanka is 110. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Sri Lanka is 110. 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. Sri Lanka country code is +94. Alternatively dial 119 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. Sri Lanka country code is +94. Alternatively dial 110 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. Sri Lanka country code is +94. Alternatively dial 110 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
When calling Police (119), 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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