Emergency numbers for Zambia
Dialling code: +260
Primary emergency numbers
Other useful numbers
Frequently asked questions
The Police emergency number in Zambia is 991. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (991), 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 991 from any mobile or landline in Zambia, 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. Zambia country code is ++260. Alternatively dial 991 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 991 in Zambia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in Zambia is 993. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (993), 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 993 from any mobile or landline in Zambia, 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. Zambia country code is ++260. Alternatively dial 993 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 993 in Zambia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in Zambia is 995. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (995), 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 995 from any mobile or landline in Zambia, 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. Zambia country code is ++260. Alternatively dial 995 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 995 in Zambia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in Zambia is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (911), 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 911 from any mobile or landline in Zambia, 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. Zambia country code is ++260. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in Zambia is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.