How Does Emergency Numbers Work in Singapore?
Last verified: 2025-01 · Asia
1The Quick Answer
Police: 999. Ambulance & Fire: 995. Non-emergency police: 1800-255-0000. Singapore has extremely fast emergency response.
2What You Need to Know
Singapore has excellent, highly responsive emergency services. The police (999) and ambulance/fire brigade (995) respond extremely fast — average police response time in Singapore is among the fastest in the world. All operators speak English. For non-emergency police matters (e.g. theft reports for insurance), call 1800-255-0000. Tourists can also report incidents at any neighbourhood police centre. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (995) handles medical emergencies, fires, and rescues. Singapore General Hospital (SGH) is the main trauma centre.
3Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- 1999 for police, 995 for ambulance and fire — response times are among the world's fastest
- 2Non-emergency police reports: 1800-255-0000 or visit any Neighbourhood Police Centre
- 3Tourists can file a police report online via the Singapore Police Force website for minor offenses
- 4Singapore's hospitals and ambulance service are very well equipped — you are in good hands
- 5Your embassy's emergency contact is important if you face legal issues
How does this compare?
Emergency Numbers rules in nearby and similar countries:
Police: 110. Ambulance & Fire: 119. Tourist helpline (English): 050-3816-2787.
Tourist Police: 1155 (English spoken). Ambulance: 1669. Fire: 199. Regular Police: 191.
Dial 112 for all emergencies — this single universal number (active since 2018) connects to police, ambulance, and fire services nationwide.
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