Important: This page is general orientation, not an official emergency directory. Numbers can change, so always confirm the current details through the official government sources linked below, and save them in your phone before you need them.
The single European emergency number
Cyprus is part of the European Union, and like the rest of the EU it uses 112 as the single emergency number. From any phone, including mobiles with no local SIM and often even without credit, dialling 112 connects you to emergency services and lets you request police, ambulance or fire assistance. Operators can typically handle calls in Greek and English. Because 112 works across Europe, it is the easiest number for visitors to remember.
When to call
Use the emergency number for genuine emergencies: a serious accident, a fire, a crime in progress, a medical crisis, or any situation where someone's safety is at immediate risk. Stay calm, state clearly what has happened and where you are, and follow the operator's instructions. Knowing the name of your resort, the nearest landmark or a road name helps responders reach you quickly, so make a habit of noting your location.
Other services
Beyond the central emergency line, Cyprus has separate contact numbers for non-urgent police matters, hospital and pharmacy information, and services such as the forestry (fire) department and coastal rescue. Pharmacies operate a duty rota so that at least one is open out of hours in each district. Because these numbers and rotas vary and are updated periodically, look them up from an official source rather than relying on memory or old listings.
Before you travel
Save 112 and your accommodation's own contact number in your phone. Keep any travel-insurance emergency assistance line handy, along with your policy number. If you take regular medication, carry a note of it. A little preparation means that if something does go wrong, you can act fast rather than searching for numbers under stress.
For the current, authoritative list of emergency and public-service telephone numbers in Cyprus, consult the government portal: Republic of Cyprus — gov.cy.