In most countries, telephone networks offer one or more emergency telephone numbers you can call if you need emergency assistance. Usually these numbers consist of just three digits, making them easy for people to remember and dial. There may be just one number for all emergency services, or there may be separate emergency numbers for the police, medical assistance and fire services.

If you’re planning on travelling outside the UK, it’s a good idea to keep a record of the emergency numbers for the countries you’ll be visiting. If there’s any sort of emergency, you’ll then know what to dial.

Country Emergency numbers
Barbados 211 for the police, 511 for medical assistance and 311 for fire services.
Canada (Vancouver, Toronto) 911 for all emergency services.
China (Beijing, Singapore, Shanghai) 110 for a patrol police response, 112 to report a traffic accident, 120 for medical assistance and 119 for fire services.
Egypt 122 for the police, 123 for medical assistance, or 180 to report a fire. Alternatively, call 126 for the tourist police.
Hong Kong 999 for all emergency services. You may also call 112 from a mobile phone, and your call will be rerouted to the 999 call centre.
Indonesia 110 for the police, 118 or 119 for medical assistance and 113 for fire services. You can also call 112 from a mobile phone for any emergency assistance.
Japan (Tokyo) 110 for the police and 119 for either medical assistance or fire services.
Macau 999 for all emergency services.
Maldives 102 for all emergency services. You can also reach the police from a mobile phone by calling 119.
Malaysia 999 for all emergency services.
New Zealand (Auckland) 111 for all emergency services.
Philippines 117 for all emergency services. You can also call 911 or 112.
Singapore 999 for the police or 995 for either medical or fire assistance. If you call 112 or 911, you will be directed to an emergency call centre in Singapore.
South Africa (Cape Town, Johannesburg) 10111 for the police or fire service, and 10177 for medical assistance. Call 112 or 107 from a mobile phone for assistance in any emergency.
South Korea 110 for the police, or 119 for either medical assistance or fire services.
Taiwan 110 for the police, or 119 for either medical aid or fire services.
Thailand (Bangkok) 191 for police, 1669 for medical assistance, or 199 for fire response. Calling 1155 will direct you to an English-speaking police officer.
Tunisia 197 for the police, 190 for medical assistance, or 198 for fire services.
UAE  (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) 999 or 112 for the police, 998 or 999 for medical assistance, or 997 for fire services.
USA 911 for all emergency services.
Vietnam 113 for the police, 115 for medical assistance, or 114 for fire services.