Emergency Numbers in Brazil
Brazil has no single emergency number for every service. Call police 190, ambulance 192 and fire 193.
Brazil has no single emergency number. Some mobile networks pass 911 or 112 on to the police, but call 190, 192 or 193 directly.
Emergency numbers
Helplines and non-emergency numbers
Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: Brazil. Numbers can change; if you live in Brazil, check with your local authority.
Brazilian public holidays 2026
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Emergency numbers in every country
Police, ambulance and fire numbers side by side, for when you travel.
Emergency numbers in Brazil: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in Brazil?
Brazil has no single emergency number for every service. Call police 190, ambulance 192 and fire 193.
What is the ambulance number in Brazil?
For an ambulance in Brazil, call 192.
What is the police number in Brazil?
To reach the police in Brazil, call 190.
What is the fire service number in Brazil?
For the fire service in Brazil, call 193.
Does 112 work in Brazil?
112 is not an emergency number in Brazil. Call 190 instead, and do not count on 112 being passed on.
Does 911 work in Brazil?
911 is not an emergency number in Brazil. Call 190 instead, and do not count on 911 being passed on.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first: the address, a landmark or what you can see. Then say what happened, how many people are hurt and whether anyone is in danger. Answer the questions, follow the instructions and stay on the line until the operator says you can hang up.
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