Emergency numbers in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: Italy has the single European emergency number 112 (NUE), which also receives the lines 113, 115 and 118. The Interior Ministry lists 113 for the Polizia di Stato, 112 for the Carabinieri and 115 for the fire brigade, plus 1530 for the coast guard.

RuleWhat applies
General emergency numberCalling emergency services112 is the single European emergency number (NUE 112). A single response centre receives the lines 112, 113, 115 and 118 and passes the call to police, Carabinieri, fire brigade, health rescue or sea rescue. [1]
PoliceCalling emergency servicesThe Interior Ministry lists 113 for the Polizia di Stato and 112 for the Carabinieri. [2]
AmbulanceCalling emergency services⚠ Not yet verified
Fire brigadeCalling emergency servicesThe Interior Ministry lists 115 for the Vigili del fuoco (fire brigade). [2]
Other emergency linesCalling emergency servicesThe Interior Ministry lists 117 Guardia di Finanza, 1530 Guardia Costiera (coast guard), 1522 anti-violence helpline, 114 child emergency, 116000 missing children and 1515 forest fire emergency. [2]

Notes

  • The Ministry of Health page for health emergencies sits behind a bot check and could not be read. The Interior Ministry list does not include an ambulance number.

Sources

  1. Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del Fuoco: Emergenza 112 | Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del Fuoco (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Ministero dell'Interno: Numeri utili | Ministero dell‘Interno (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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