European Emergency Number
European Emergency Number is a Pan-European emergency number for all citizens in Europe and visitors to European countries. By dialing 112, callers can reach emergency services such as ambulance, fire and rescue, and the police. The number is free of charge and can be accessed 24/7. Thus, the solution provides easy access to emergency services across European countries, both for citizens and visitors in EU countries.
The introduction of a common emergency number was done by the Council of Europe due to increased numbers of individuals travelling throughout EU member-states and in other European countries. The aim was to reduce the confusion of having to remember different emergency numbers depending on where you are located at the time of an emergency.
In addition to EU member states, the number can be used for emergency situations in Albania, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK.