Official country record
Zambia Emergency Numbers: 112, 911, General Emergency and Police
Official Zambia emergency numbers for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical, including 112, 911 and 991. Tap to call verified local numbers.
Dialling code
+260
Source notes
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Updated
2026-05-06
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Official sources
Official source notes for Zambia cover General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical numbers where available.
Frequently asked questions
Official emergency numbers in Zambia are listed above for General Emergency, Police and Ambulance / Medical. Use the source section when a verified source is available.
The General Emergency number in Zambia is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Police number in Zambia is 991. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Ambulance / Medical number in Zambia is 995. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
The Fire number in Zambia is 993. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
Yes. Zambia lists 112 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.
Yes. Zambia lists 911 among its emergency numbers. Check the service row above before calling.
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.
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