Emergency numbers for Tunisia
Dialling code: +216
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Other Emergency Services
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Protection Civile/ Civil Protection
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Défense Nationale/ National Defence
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Garde Nationale Maritime/ National Maritime Guard
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Garde Nationale/ National Guard
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Tunisia is 197. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (197), 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 197 from any mobile or landline in Tunisia, 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. Tunisia country code is ++216. Alternatively dial 197 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 197 in Tunisia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Tunisia is 199. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (199), 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 199 from any mobile or landline in Tunisia, 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. Tunisia country code is ++216. Alternatively dial 199 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 199 in Tunisia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.