Emergency numbers in Mexico (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: 9-1-1 is the single national emergency number for police, fire, ambulance and civil protection. The technical standard bars other emergency numbers in the states.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| General emergency numberCalling emergency services | 9-1-1 is the official name of the emergency service and the single harmonised number for the whole country. The technical standard says no other special dialling code or number for emergencies may operate in the states. [1] |
| PoliceCalling emergency services | Police (public security) is dispatched through 9-1-1. The emergency call centre must be able to send units for public security, fire, ambulance and civil protection. [1] |
| AmbulanceCalling emergency services | Ambulances are dispatched through 9-1-1. The call centre works with the Red Cross delegation and the Regulatory Centre for Medical Emergencies (or its equivalent in each state). [1] |
| Fire brigadeCalling emergency services | The fire brigade is dispatched through 9-1-1. The emergency call centre must be able to send fire service units. [1] |
| Other emergency linesCalling emergency services | Civil protection is also dispatched through 9-1-1. The standard says the state emergency bodies must not run any other emergency number, and the national centre coordinates the removal of unauthorised emergency numbers. [1] |
Sources
- Secretariado Ejecutivo del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública (gob.mx/911): Norma Técnica para la Estandarización de los Servicios de Llamadas de Emergencia a través del Número Único Armonizado 9-1-1 (Versión 2.0) (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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