SAFETY FIRST

Emergency Helpline

Keep these numbers close. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 112. Add this page to your home screen for instant access.

Call 112 in a real emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 112 first. This page is for reference only and is not a substitute for emergency services.

General Emergency
112

Police, ambulance, fire and rescue — free call, 24/7.

Police
119

Local police and non-urgent crime reports.

Ambulance / Medical
112

Medical emergencies and ambulance dispatch.

Fire & Rescue
112

Fire, flood and rescue emergencies.

Health Helpline
111

24/7 health advice and triage (Malta).

Crisis Support
179

Emotional crisis and suicide helpline.

Civil Protection
+356 2203 9630

Department of Civil Protection non-emergency line.

Useful Numbers

Mater Dei Hospital

+356 2545 0000

Msida, MSD 2090

Emergency Department

+356 2545 1350

Open 24 hours

Poison Control

+356 2545 6585

24/7 toxicology advice

Public Health Hotline

+356 2132 4086

Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm

When to Call

  • Serious injury, chest pain, difficulty breathing or unconsciousness.
  • Fire, smoke, gas leak or people trapped.
  • Crime in progress, violence, or threat to life.
  • Be ready to give your location, the nature of the emergency and your callback number.
  • English is widely spoken by Malta emergency operators.

Where to Find Help

Malta's main emergency services cover all of Malta and Gozo. The national emergency number is free from any Maltese phone, including locked or creditless phones. If you are roaming, dial 112 without a country code. For non-urgent health questions, call 111.