Emergency numbers in Denmark (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: 112 is the emergency number for police, fire department and ambulance, and it works across the EU. 114 is the service number of the Danish police for general enquiries.

RuleWhat applies
General emergency numberCalling emergency services112 is the number for the emergency services in Denmark: call it if you are in urgent need of the fire department, an ambulance or the police. It can be used in all of the EU. [1]
PoliceCalling emergency servicesDial 112 if you need emergency assistance from the police. 114 is the service number for the Danish police, for general enquiries. [2]
AmbulanceCalling emergency servicesCall 112 if you are in urgent need of an ambulance. [1]
Fire brigadeCalling emergency servicesCall 112 if you are in urgent need of the fire department. [1]
Other emergency linesCalling emergency services⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • Out-of-hours medical helplines in Denmark are run by the regions, and the official health portal pages could not be read.

Sources

  1. Danish Emergency Management Agency (Beredskabsstyrelsen): 1-1-2 and Other Useful Phone Numbers (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Danish police (politi.dk): Contact the police | Danish police (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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