Emergency numbers for Switzerland
Dialling code: +41
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Switzerland is 117. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (117), 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 117 from any mobile or landline in Switzerland, 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. Switzerland country code is ++41. Alternatively dial 117 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 117 in Switzerland is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Switzerland is 118. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (118), 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 118 from any mobile or landline in Switzerland, 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. Switzerland country code is ++41. Alternatively dial 118 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 118 in Switzerland is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Switzerland is 145. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (145), 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 145 from any mobile or landline in Switzerland, 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. Switzerland country code is ++41. Alternatively dial 145 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 145 in Switzerland is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Switzerland is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (112), 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 112 from any mobile or landline in Switzerland, 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. Switzerland country code is ++41. Alternatively dial 112 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 112 in Switzerland is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.