Tip 1: Save 195 in your phone if you plan to swim, snorkel, sail, o…

Save 195 in your phone if you plan to swim, snorkel, sail, or do any water activity — sea rescue response in Croatia is fast and professional.

Tip 2: 112 works without a SIM card and connects to all services — …

112 works without a SIM card and connects to all services — always try it first in any emergency.

Tip 3: In Plitvice Lakes or other national park areas, 112 connects…

In Plitvice Lakes or other national park areas, 112 connects you to mountain rescue teams who know the terrain.

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🚨Emergency Numbers

How Does Emergency Numbers Work in Croatia?

Last verified: 2025-06 · Europe

1The Quick Answer

✅Quick Answer

Dial 112 for all emergencies, 192 for police, 194 for ambulance, 193 for fire, and 195 for sea rescue.

2What You Need to Know

The pan-European 112 connects to all emergency services and is the primary number to use in any crisis; operators can assist in English. Dedicated Croatian numbers are: 192 (Policija — police), 194 (Hitna medicinska pomoć — ambulance), 193 (Vatrogasci — fire brigade), and 195 (MRCC Split — maritime and sea rescue, which covers the entire Adriatic coast and islands). Mountain rescue can be reached via 112 in the national parks. All numbers work from any phone including those without a SIM.

3Practical Tips

Practical Tips

1Save 195 in your phone if you plan to swim, snorkel, sail, or do any water activity — sea rescue response in Croatia is fast and professional.
2112 works without a SIM card and connects to all services — always try it first in any emergency.
3In Plitvice Lakes or other national park areas, 112 connects you to mountain rescue teams who know the terrain.

How does this compare?

Emergency Numbers rules in nearby and similar countries:

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GermanyNormal

Police: 110. Ambulance & Fire: 112. Medical non-emergency: 116117. All EU emergency: 112.

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UKNormal

Emergency: 999 (or 112). Non-emergency police: 101. NHS non-emergency medical: 111.

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FranceNormal

SAMU (medical): 15. Police: 17. Fire (Pompiers): 18. EU universal: 112.

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