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Tanzania Emergency Numbers: 112, Police and Ambulance / Medical

Q: What is the Police number in Tanzania?

The Police number in Tanzania is 112 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

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

The Ambulance / Medical number in Tanzania is 199 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: What is the Fire number in Tanzania?

The Fire number in Tanzania is 114 . Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Q: Is 112 used for emergencies in Tanzania?

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

Official Tanzania emergency numbers for Police, Ambulance / Medical and Fire, including 112, 199 and 114. Tap to call verified local numbers.

Dialling code +255

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Updated 2026-05-06

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Ambulance / Medical

199
Medical Emergency for Outbreak Diseases

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117
Health help line

Call
115
Ambulance Services

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Other useful numbers

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Other Emergency Services

190
Disaster Services
119
Anti-Drugs
116
113
Anti-corruption
111
Crime stoppers

Official sources

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

Police 112 ITU-E.129
Fire 114 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 199 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 117 ITU-E.129
Ambulance / Medical 115 ITU-E.129
Other Emergency Services 190 ITU-E.129

Frequently asked questions

What is the official emergency number in Tanzania?

Official emergency numbers in Tanzania 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 Tanzania?

The Police number in Tanzania is 112. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Ambulance / Medical number in Tanzania?

The Ambulance / Medical number in Tanzania is 199. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

What is the Fire number in Tanzania?

The Fire number in Tanzania is 114. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.

Is 112 used for emergencies in Tanzania?

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

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

When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Tanzania country code is +255. Alternatively dial 112 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

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

When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Tanzania country code is +255. Alternatively dial 199 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

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

When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. Tanzania country code is +255. Alternatively dial 114 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

Keep Tanzania emergency numbers ready before you travel. Use the local number first, then browse other countries if your route changes.

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