What is the emergency number in Switzerland?

Asked by Oleg Petrov from RU Oct 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM Oct 24, 2025
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While traveling in Switzerland, emergencies are straightforward to reach. The universal number 112 works countrywide and from mobile phones even without a SIM card, so it’s your best first option. For specialized help, dial 144 for medical emergencies (ambulance), 118 for fire, and 117 for police. I’ve used 112 during a hiking trip when a trail got crowded and someone twisted an ankle; the dispatcher directed paramedics right to our location. Pro tip: save these numbers in your phone and carry a small card with your hotel address and local emergency numbers. In remote Alpine areas, it’s good to know that responders usually arrive quickly if you can provide clear location details.
Kai Riley from KR Oct 25, 2025 at 5:14 AM
While traveling in Switzerland, emergencies are straightforward to reach. The universal number 112 works countrywide and from mobile phones even without a SIM card, so it’s your best first option. For specialized help, dial 144 for medical emergencies (ambulance), 118 for fire, and 117 for police. I’ve used 112 during a hiking trip when a trail got crowded and someone twisted an ankle; the dispatcher directed paramedics right to our location. Pro tip: save these numbers in your phone and carry a small card with your hotel address and local emergency numbers. In remote Alpine areas, it’s good to know that responders usually arrive quickly if you can provide clear location details.
Kai Riley from KR Oct 25, 2025
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In Switzerland, call 112 for emergencies; 144 for medical, 117 for police, and 118 for fire.
Ezra Reed from KR Oct 25, 2025 at 5:28 AM
In Switzerland, call 112 for emergencies; 144 for medical, 117 for police, and 118 for fire.
Ezra Reed from KR Oct 25, 2025
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