Emergency numbers in Austria (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: The single European number 112 works free from any phone. Police is 133, ambulance 144 and fire 122. The official table also lists gas 128, mountain rescue 140 and others.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| General emergency numberCalling emergency services | 112 is the single European emergency number. The emergency numbers can be called free of charge from any phone in Austria, and 112 can also be called from a locked mobile phone without entering the PIN. [1] |
| PoliceCalling emergency services | The police emergency number is 133. [1] |
| AmbulanceCalling emergency services | The ambulance (rescue) service number is 144. [1] |
| Fire brigadeCalling emergency services | The fire service number is 122. [1] |
| Other emergency linesCalling emergency services | Other numbers in the table: 128 gas emergency, 140 mountain rescue, 141 emergency doctor, 142 crisis hotline, 147 emergency services for children and young people, and 01 406 43 43 for the poison centre. 1450 is the Austrian health hotline. [1] |
Notes
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing people can use the DEC112 app to chat with an emergency call centre, or reach the police by fax or text message on 0800 133 133.
Sources
- oesterreich.gv.at (Austrian Federal Government): Emergency numbers (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.