Emergency numbers in Spain (2026)

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

In short: Spain has the single emergency number 112, which reaches the coordination centre. The DGT lists Guardia Civil 062, Policía Nacional 091 and Policía Local 092, and 016 is the free helpline for violence against women.

RuleWhat applies
General emergency numberCalling emergency services112 is the single emergency telephone number. It reaches the coordination centre, which alerts the services needed. [1]
PoliceCalling emergency servicesThe DGT lists three police numbers: Guardia Civil 062, Policía Nacional 091 and Policía Local 092. 112 also reaches the emergency centre. [1]
AmbulanceCalling emergency servicesThe DGT gives 112 as the number to call after an accident. Health staff are among the emergency services that then attend. [2]
Fire brigadeCalling emergency servicesThe DGT gives 112 as the number to call after an accident. Firefighters are among the emergency services that then attend. [2]
Other emergency linesCalling emergency services016 is the free helpline for all forms of violence against women, open 24 hours in 53 languages. WhatsApp: 600 000 016. [3]

Sources

  1. Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT): DGT - En caso de emergencia (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  2. Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT): DGT - Qué hacer ante un accidente de tráfico (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
  3. Ministerio de Igualdad: Teléfono 016 - 016 online - WhatsApp (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources

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