Nødnumre

Nødnumre, or emergency numbers, are telephone numbers designated for urgent assistance from public services such as police, fire brigades, and health services. They are intended for situations where life, health, property, or public safety are in immediate danger and are normally free to call.

In Denmark and most European countries, the primary emergency number is 112. Dialing 112 connects you to local emergency responders for police, fire, or medical assistance. For non-urgent police matters in Denmark, 114 can be used. For medical advice and non-emergency health information, Denmark also operates services such as 1813 in many situations.

When calling 112, remain calm and provide clear information about your location, what has happened, how many people are involved, and any injuries or hazards. If you cannot speak, try to convey your location and the type of emergency. The service is designed to be free and reachable on any mobile network, including devices without a valid SIM card.

Nødnumre are intended to be fast and widely accessible and should be used for true emergencies or urgent needs. In non-emergency situations, using the appropriate non-emergency numbers helps ensure that help is available where it is most needed and response times remain efficient.

Internationally, 112 is the pan-European standard emergency number and can be dialed from any country within the European Union and in many other places. It connects callers to the local emergency system, which may provide language support and route the call to the appropriate service.