112 — European Emergency Number
EU + 80+ countries worldwide; works on any GSM mobile
PoliceFireAmbulance
- Updates
- Always available
- Native push
- No
Free from any phone including locked SIM. Connects to local emergency services automatically.
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Emergency numbers worldwide — every country, plus embassy locators
112 works in most of Europe. 911 in North America. 999 in the UK and Commonwealth. Beyond that, numbers fragment by country and by service. Here's the complete picture — and how to always have the right number in your pocket.
5 min read·Updated 31 May 2026
TL;DR
- 112 is the universal EU emergency number; it also works on any GSM mobile worldwide.
- 911 is standard in North America; 999 in UK, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and many former Commonwealth nations.
- Many countries split police, fire and ambulance into separate numbers.
- Every major government runs a citizen registry (STEP, LOCATE, Elefand, ROCA) for emergency contact abroad.
- TravelAlert shows the correct local emergency numbers and your nearest embassy automatically based on your destination.
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Universal & multi-region numbers
These numbers work across many countries — memorize them before any trip.
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911 — North American Emergency
USA, Canada, Mexico, parts of Caribbean
PoliceFireAmbulance
- Updates
- Always available
- Native push
- No
999 — UK & Commonwealth
UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Kenya & more
PoliceFireAmbulanceCoastguard
- Updates
- Always available
- Native push
- No
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Official embassy & citizen registries
Free government services that locate your nearest embassy and let you register your trip so officials can reach you in a crisis.
STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) — US
Worldwide for US citizens
Embassy locatorTrip registrationEmergency contact
- Updates
- Real-time embassy alerts
- Native push
- Yes
Highly recommended. You'll get embassy security messages by email.
Visit STEPElefand — German Federal Foreign Office
Worldwide for German citizens
Embassy locatorCrisis registration
- Updates
- Real-time on crisis
- Native push
- No
ROCA — Registration of Canadians Abroad
Worldwide for Canadian citizens
Embassy locatorTrip registration
- Updates
- Real-time on crisis
- Native push
- No
LOCATE / Foreign Travel Checklist — UK
Worldwide for UK citizens
Embassy locatorConsular assistance
- Updates
- Real-time on crisis
- Native push
- No
Smartraveller Subscription — Australia
Worldwide for Australian citizens
Embassy locatorAdvisory subscription
- Updates
- Per-country email alerts
- Native push
- No
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Why a generic 'emergency numbers list' isn't enough
- PDF lists go out of date. Numbers change; merged emergency services renumber.
- Many countries split police / fire / ambulance into separate numbers — you need the right one fast.
- Embassy contact information differs by city, not just country. The number for the consulate in Munich is different from Berlin.
- In an actual emergency you don't have time to google. The information needs to be in the app you already opened.
TravelAlert — the right number, automatically
Every saved trip shows the local emergency numbers, the nearest embassy or consulate, and one-tap access to active alerts in the area. Works offline once the trip is saved.
Local emergency numbers
Police, fire, ambulance — correct for your exact country.
Nearest embassy
Auto-located. One tap to call or get directions.
Works offline
Saved trip data is cached. No signal? Still works.
Active alerts worldwide
What's happening right now — the kind of events for which you'd want emergency numbers and embassy contact ready in advance.
Recent events near Worldwide
Within 20000 km · no active live alerts in this radius — showing recent reference events
Live alerts for specific countries
Country-specific pages with live data, regional breakdowns and emergency numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Does 112 really work worldwide?
112 is the official EU emergency number and works in 80+ countries. On any GSM mobile phone, dialing 112 connects to local emergency services even without a SIM card or with the phone locked — a useful fallback anywhere.
Should I register with my embassy before traveling?
For most short trips, no. For high-risk destinations, longer stays, or regions with elevated advisories — yes. STEP (US), Elefand (Germany), ROCA (Canada), and similar services are free and let officials reach you fast in a crisis.
What's the difference between an embassy and a consulate?
Embassies (usually in the capital) handle diplomacy. Consulates (in other major cities) handle citizen services like lost passports and emergencies. Use the nearest consulate first; TravelAlert shows both.
Are emergency numbers free to call from a foreign mobile?
Yes — 112, 911 and 999 are always free, including from foreign SIMs and even with no SIM at all on most networks.
What should I do if I'm in a country with no functioning emergency services?
Contact your embassy's 24/7 emergency line directly. Save the number in your phone before traveling — TravelAlert does this automatically for every saved trip.
Last updated: 31 May 2026.