Emergency Numbers in Italy
The emergency number in Italy is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
In regions with the single emergency number service, 113, 115 and 118 are answered by the same 112 centre.
Emergency numbers
Helplines and non-emergency numbers
Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: Italy. Numbers can change; if you live in Italy, check with your local authority.
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Emergency numbers in Italy: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in Italy?
The emergency number in Italy is 112. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
What is the ambulance number in Italy?
For an ambulance in Italy, call 118 or 112.
What is the police number in Italy?
To reach the police in Italy, call 113 or 112.
What is the fire service number in Italy?
For the fire service in Italy, call 115 or 112.
Does 911 work in Italy?
911 is not an emergency number in Italy. 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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