Emergency Numbers in Cyprus: What to Dial
Knowing how to call for help before you need to is part of travelling smart. In Cyprus the good news is simple: there is a single number that reaches the emergency services, and it is the same one used across the European Union.
The number to remember
Dial 112. It is the free, pan-European emergency number, works from any phone including mobiles with no credit, and connects you to police, ambulance, and fire services in Cyprus. Operators can typically assist in Greek and English. Because 112 works throughout the EU, it is the one number worth memorising for the whole trip.
When you call
- Stay calm and state clearly which service you need — police, ambulance, or fire.
- Give your location as precisely as you can: town, road, a landmark, or a pinned map location.
- Describe what has happened and how many people are involved.
- Do not hang up until the operator tells you to.
Other help
For non-life-threatening matters — a lost passport, a minor theft, travel-insurance claims — contact your accommodation, your travel insurer, or your country's embassy or consulate, which can advise on replacing documents and finding local help. Pharmacies are widespread and can handle minor ailments; towns operate a rota of duty pharmacies open outside normal hours.
Be prepared
Save 112 in your phone before you set out, note your accommodation's address and your insurer's assistance line, and keep a photo or copy of your passport separate from the original. Emergency-service arrangements and any additional specialist hotlines can change, so if you want the full current list of services and numbers, check the official Cyprus Police guidance. With 112 committed to memory, you have the essential covered.