Emergency Numbers in Saudi Arabia
The emergency number in Saudi Arabia is 911. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
Outside the regions with 911, use 999, 997 or 998.
Emergency numbers
Helplines and non-emergency numbers
Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: Saudi Arabia. Numbers can change; if you live in Saudi Arabia, check with your local authority.
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Emergency numbers in every country
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Emergency numbers in Saudi Arabia: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in Saudi Arabia?
The emergency number in Saudi Arabia is 911. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
What is the ambulance number in Saudi Arabia?
For an ambulance in Saudi Arabia, call 997 or 911.
What is the police number in Saudi Arabia?
To reach the police in Saudi Arabia, call 999 or 911.
What is the fire service number in Saudi Arabia?
For the fire service in Saudi Arabia, call 998 or 911.
Does 112 work in Saudi Arabia?
112 is not an emergency number in Saudi Arabia. Call 911 instead, and do not count on 112 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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