How do you call an ambulance, police or fire service in Georgia?
The single 112 number and what to tell the operator.
Short answer
In Georgia you call an ambulance, police or fire service on the single number 112, free from any phone, even without a SIM card. Operators answer in Georgian and usually also in English and Russian. Say what happened, the exact address or a landmark, and a number to call you back.
Why
- The 112 line is run by the Public Safety Command Center under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
- The 112 app can send an SOS signal with your location.
- People with hearing impairments can contact the service by SMS.
Details
Save your accommodation address in Georgian or English on your phone so you can read it out quickly. The mandatory tourist health insurance covers treatment after an emergency call within the terms of the policy.
Tip
Save 112 and your address in Latin letters on your phone to help the dispatcher find you.
What may differ
Common misconception
Georgia has different numbers for ambulance, police and fire.
What actually happens
All emergency services are reached on the single free number 112.
People also ask
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Sources
- Georgia's 112 emergency serviceChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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