Emergency numbers in Norway (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: Norway has a separate emergency number for each service: 110 for fire, 112 for police and 113 for health. The out-of-hours doctor is 116 117, and the police switchboard is 02800.

RuleWhat applies
General emergency numberCalling emergency servicesNorway has no single emergency number on the official pages: each emergency service has its own national number, 110 for fire, 112 for police and 113 for health. [1]
PoliceCalling emergency servicesThe police emergency number is 112. The police switchboard, open round the clock, is 02800. Deaf, hard-of-hearing or speech-impaired people can use Nød-SMS to 112 after registering their mobile number. [2]
AmbulanceCalling emergency servicesThe medical emergency number is 113, open round the clock, answered by specially trained health personnel (also called AMK). Call it when life and health may be at stake. [3]
Fire brigadeCalling emergency services110 is the fire and rescue service's emergency telephone. The 110 centres take calls about fire, accidents and rescue operations. [4]
Other emergency linesCalling emergency servicesCall the out-of-hours medical service (legevakt) on 116 117 when your GP is not available and help cannot wait; the call is free. If life is at stake, call 113. [5]

Notes

  • Norway uses a separate national number for each service; 112 is the police number and does not cover fire or ambulance.

Sources

  1. Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB): Nødmeldetjenesten (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Norwegian Police (politiet.no): Kontakt politiet (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  3. Helsenorge (Norwegian Directorate of Health): Ring 113 for akutt helsehjelp (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  4. Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB): 110-sentralene (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  5. Helsenorge (Norwegian Directorate of Health): Ring legevakten på 116 117 for øyeblikkelig hjelp (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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