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Which emergency numbers should I call in Norway?

Who answers 110, 112, 113, 116 117 and 02800.

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Short answer

In Norway you call 110 for fire, 112 for the police and 113 for medical emergencies where a life may be at risk. If you need a doctor urgently but it is not life-threatening, call the out-of-hours service on 116 117. For police matters that are not urgent, call 02800.

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Why

  1. Helsenorge says you should call 113 after accidents and serious incidents where you need emergency medical help.
  2. The number 116 117 works around the clock, puts you through to the out-of-hours medical centre (legevakt) nearest to where you are, and the call is free.
  3. The police line 02800 is staffed around the clock and is meant for matters that are not urgent, while 112 is for urgent situations.

Details

In Oslo, for example, the 110 centre is staffed around the clock, receives emergency calls about fires, accidents and disasters, and organises the rescue effort. People who are deaf can use the emergency number 1412. For suspected poisoning, the Poison Information Centre (Giftinformasjonen) answers on 22 59 13 00 around the clock, but in a serious situation you call 113.

Tip

Save 110, 112, 113, 116 117 and 02800 in your phone before the trip, and keep the address of where you are staying at hand, since the operator will ask where you are.

What may differ

The number 116 117 connects you to the out-of-hours service nearest to where you are, so which legevakt answers depends on the municipality you are in.

Common misconception

112 is Norway's single emergency number for all services.

What actually happens

In Norway, 112 is the police emergency number. Fire is 110, and medical emergencies are 113.

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Sources

Information checked on 15 October 2026.

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