Emergency numbers in Hungary (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: 112 reaches ambulance, police and fire and is answered in Hungarian, English and German. The separate numbers are 107 police, 104 ambulance and 105 fire. SMS to 112 is possible for people who cannot speak.

RuleWhat applies
General emergency numberCalling emergency services112 is the single European emergency number. It is answered round the clock in Hungarian, English and German at two call-handling centres, in Szombathely and Miskolc, which pass calls to the ambulance service, the police and the disaster management (fire) service. [1]
PoliceCalling emergency servicesThe general police emergency number is 107. 112 also reaches the police. The calls are free. [2]
AmbulanceCalling emergency servicesThe ambulance number is 104. 112 also reaches the ambulance service. The calls are free. [2]
Fire brigadeCalling emergency servicesThe number of the professional disaster management body, which includes the fire service, is 105. 112 also reaches it. The calls are free. [2]
Other emergency linesCalling emergency servicesPeople who cannot make a voice call can ask for help by SMS to 112 or with the free '112 SOS Hallássérülteknek' app. An SMS is charged at the normal rate. [1]

Notes

  • The SMS number is 112 and is for people who cannot make a voice call. Unlike calls, an SMS is not free.

Sources

  1. Belügyminisztérium Országos Katasztrófavédelmi Főigazgatóság: Tudnivalók a 112-es segélyhívószámról (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Rendőrség (police.hu): Milyen esetben hívja a segélyhívószámokat (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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