Emergency services in Northern Cyprus

In Northern Cyprus, as in most countries, there is a single international emergency number — 112. In any emergency situation, you can safely call this number — it will connect you to the appropriate service. Additionally, each city in the TRNC has its own dedicated numbers for police, ambulance, fire, and municipal services.

Below you will find a list of the main emergency numbers as well as regional phone numbers for Northern Cyprus.

• Main Emergency Numbers
• Nicosia (Lefkoşa)
• Girne (Kyrenia)
• Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
• Güzelyurt (Morphou)
• Lefke

Main Emergency Numbers in Northern Cyprus

You can call these numbers from anywhere in the country — even from a locked phone or without a SIM card:

• 112 — Ambulance
• 155 — Police
• 199 — Fire Department
• 177 — Forest Fire Service
• 158 — Coast Guard
• 188 — Municipal Electrical Emergency Service

Tip: When calling emergency services, always provide your exact location — city name, district, or nearest landmark. This helps responders act quickly and send assistance.

Nicosia (Lefkoşa)

• Ambulance: +90 (392) 228 54 41
• Police: +90 (392) 228 33 11
• Fire Department: +90 (392) 227 12 59
• Electricity: +90 (392) 225 34 36
• Water Supply: +90 (392) 228 33 15

Girne (Kyrenia)

• Police: +90 (392) 815 21 25, +90 (392) 815 22 54
• Ambulance: +90 (392) 815 22 66
• Fire Department: +90 (392) 815 21 11
• Electricity: +90 (392) 815 22 23
• Municipality: +90 (392) 815 21 18

Famagusta (Gazimağusa)

• Police: +90 (392) 336 53 10
• Ambulance: +90 (392) 366 53 28
• Fire Department: +90 (392) 366 53 89, +90 (392) 366 28 76
• Electricity: +90 (392) 366 55 14
• Water Supply: +90 (392) 366 44 83

Güzelyurt (Morphou)

• Police: +90 (392) 714 21 40
• Ambulance: +90 (392) 714 21 25
• Fire Department: +90 (392) 714 22 00
• Electricity: +90 (392) 714 21 22
• Water Supply: +90 (392) 714 35 16

Lefke

• Police: +90 (392) 728 72 56, +90 (392) 728 77 57

Additional: For tourists and new residents, it is useful to save these contacts in your phone. If you do not speak Turkish, try to communicate in English — most emergency service operators have basic English skills.