Emergency numbers in Turkey (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: 112 is the single emergency number for health, fire, gendarmerie and police in all 81 provinces. Emergencies can also be reported by SMS to 112.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| General emergency numberCalling emergency services | 112 is the single emergency number. Calls for health, fire and security that used to have separate numbers are collected under 112, and 112 emergency call centres run in all 81 provinces (as of 2021) with health, fire, gendarmerie and police in the same room. [1] |
| PoliceCalling emergency services | Police and gendarmerie calls go to 112. The 112 centres put health, fire, gendarmerie and police staff in the same place. [1] |
| AmbulanceCalling emergency services | Health (ambulance) emergency calls go to 112. [1] |
| Fire brigadeCalling emergency services | Fire brigade emergency calls go to 112. [1] |
| Other emergency linesCalling emergency services | People can also report an emergency to 112 by text message (SMS), which is free from a mobile phone, or through the Engelsiz 112 and eCall applications. Calling is preferred when possible. SMS goes to the 112 centre of the province where it is sent. [2] |
Sources
- T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı, 112 Acil Çağrı Merkezi: 112 Acil Çağrı Merkezi - 112 Acil Çağrı Merkezi Projesi (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
- T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı, 112 Acil Çağrı Merkezi: 112 Acil Çağrı Merkezi - 112 SMS İhbarları (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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