Emergency Numbers in India
The emergency number in India is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
Emergency numbers
Helplines and non-emergency numbers
Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: India. Numbers can change; if you live in India, check with your local authority.
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Emergency numbers in India: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in India?
The emergency number in India is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
What is the ambulance number in India?
For an ambulance in India, call 102, 108 or 112.
What is the police number in India?
To reach the police in India, call 100 or 112.
What is the fire service number in India?
For the fire service in India, call 101 or 112.
Does 911 work in India?
911 is not an emergency number in India. Call 112 instead, and do not count on 911 being passed on.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first: the address, a landmark or what you can see. Then say what happened, how many people are hurt and whether anyone is in danger. Answer the questions, follow the instructions and stay on the line until the operator says you can hang up.
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