Anyone living in or visiting Northern Cyprus should be able to find essential emergency telephone numbers quickly. The numbers below have been compared with the official contact details published by the TRNC Police.
Emergency contact numbers
| Service | Telephone |
|---|---|
| Ambulance / medical emergency | 112 |
| Police emergency | 155 |
| Fire service | 199 |
| Forest fire reporting | 177 |
| Civil defence | 101 |
| Coastguard | 158 |
In a real emergency, call the appropriate service without delay. Give your location, explain what has happened and, if possible, provide a number where you can be called back.
District police offices
For non-emergency enquiries, contact the relevant district police office. The Police publish up-to-date contact information for Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia, Güzelyurt and İskele. As numbers may change, see the official police contact directory rather than relying on a copied list.
What should you save on your phone?
- Keep 112, 155 and 199 within easy reach.
- Save your home, work or accommodation address and practical directions to it.
- Keep important medical documents and an emergency contact available.
- Make sure children and visitors know which number to use for each service.
Sources and verification
- TRNC Police — contacts and emergency numbers
- TRNC Telecommunications Department — special service numbers
The figures were compared with official sources on 7 November 2026. This page does not provide a live emergency reporting or call service.