Emergency Numbers by Country 2026: 112, 911, 999, 000
112 reaches police, ambulance and fire across the EU even without a SIM; 911 covers North America, 999 the UK, 000 Australia — plus breakdown lines.
Dial 112 across the EU and much of Europe, 911 in the US and Canada, 999 in the UK and 000 in Australia; roadside breakdown lines are separate, country-specific numbers.
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112 works in every EU country, from any phone, including one with no SIM card and while roaming — which makes it the only number most European trips need to remember. Outside Europe the map changes: 911 in the United States and Canada, 999 alongside 112 in the United Kingdom, 000 in Australia. The table below covers more than 100 countries and, just as usefully, the roadside-breakdown line, which is never the same as the general emergency number and is the one you actually want while standing on a hard shoulder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. 112 is the pan-European emergency number and works from any phone (including mobile phones without a SIM card) in all EU member states and many non-EU European countries. You will be connected to police, ambulance or fire based on your situation. It works even when roaming.
In the United States, the emergency number is 911. This connects you to police, fire department, or ambulance services. It works from any phone including landlines and mobile phones.
Breakdown numbers vary by country and by motoring club. In Germany, call ADAC at 0800 5 10 11 12. In France, call AXA Assistance at 0800 169 909. In the UK, call the RAC at 0333 2000 999 or AA at 0800 887766. The 112 emergency number can also be used if there is danger to life.
Yes. Emergency calls (112, 999, 911 etc.) can be made from any mobile phone even without a SIM card, without credit, and even when the phone is locked. This is a legal requirement in most countries.
112 works in the EU and many countries worldwide as a redirect to local emergency services. In non-EU destinations, save the local number before you arrive. The tool below shows exact numbers by country.