Short answer. In Greece, dial 112, the single European emergency number, answered 24/7 in Greek, English and French 1. It can be reached by call (even without a SIM card), SMS, email (contact@112.gov.gr) or the gov.gr app 1. National numbers also work: Police 100, Fire Service 199 and the EKAB ambulance service 166 2.
Which number should I call?
| Number | Service | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 112 | European emergency number: Police, Fire Service, EKAB, Coast Guard | 1 |
| 100 | Hellenic Police | 2 |
| 199 | Fire Service | 2 |
| 166 | National Centre for Emergency Care (EKAB) | 2 |
112 covers the Police, the Fire Service, EKAB and the Coast Guard 1. It is answered in Greek, English and French 1.
Can I reach 112 without calling?
Yes. Besides a voice call, which works even without a SIM card, 112 can be reached by SMS, by email at contact@112.gov.gr and through the gov.gr app 1. For administrative questions about the 112 service (not emergencies), the contact address is t_112@civilprotection.gr 1.
Who runs Greece's civil protection?
| Agency | Role | Website |
|---|---|---|
| General Secretariat for Civil Protection, Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection | Runs the 112 service and publishes protection guidelines | https://civilprotection.gov.gr/ |
| Greek Atomic Energy Commission (EEAE) | Radiation protection and nuclear safety | https://eeae.gr/ |
Official instructions are published in several languages on civilprotection.gov.gr 2. The 112 service also sends emergency alerts; see the alerts page.
Should I keep these numbers on paper?
The civil protection leaflet asks households to keep a waterproof pack with copies of key documents, and to plan ahead 3. The leaflet also lists your doctor's details among the items for older people and people with disabilities 3; writing emergency numbers on paper alongside them is a practical addition. The /guides/family-plan and /guides/important-documents guides explain how to put a paper plan together.
Frequently asked questions
Does 112 work without a SIM card?
Yes. A call to 112 goes through even without a SIM card 1.
In which languages does 112 answer?
Greek, English and French, 24 hours a day 1.
What is EKAB's number?
166, the National Centre for Emergency Care 2. 112 also reaches EKAB 1.
Can I send an SMS to 112?
Yes. 112 accepts SMS as well as calls, email and the gov.gr app 1.
Sources
- Υπουργείο Κλιματικής Κρίσης και Πολιτικής Προστασίας — FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) – 112 — https://civilprotection.gov.gr/112/faq-frequently-asked-questions (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection — General Instructions — https://civilprotection.gov.gr/en/protection-guidelines/general-instructions (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Γενική Γραμματεία Πολιτικής Προστασίας — Κάνε το δικό σου σχέδιο – Οδηγίες προετοιμασίας για έκτακτες ανάγκες — https://civilprotection.gov.gr/sites/default/files/2023-02/kane_sxedio_neo_psifiako.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Υπουργείο Κλιματικής Κρίσης και Πολιτικής Προστασίας · FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) – 112 checked 2026-10-20
- Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection · General Instructions checked 2026-10-20
- Γενική Γραμματεία Πολιτικής Προστασίας · Κάνε το δικό σου σχέδιο – Οδηγίες προετοιμασίας για έκτακτες ανάγκες checked 2026-10-20