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Tunisia Emergency Numbers: 197, 199, Police and Ambulance / Medical
Official Tunisia emergency numbers for Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 197 and 199. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+216
Source notes
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Updated
2026-05-06
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Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Tunisia are listed above for Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The Police number in Tunisia is 197. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Tunisia is 199. 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. Tunisia country code is +216. Alternatively dial 197 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. Tunisia country code is +216. Alternatively dial 199 directly. Emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
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.
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.
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