Türkiye · Emergency · 112
112 — Turkey's single emergency number
Police, ambulance, fire, gendarmerie, coast guard — one line since June 2021. Free from any phone. English-speaking operators 24/7 in Istanbul.
How to call 112
Dial 112
From any phone. Free. Works without SIM/credit. Single line for police, ambulance, fire, gendarmerie, coast guard.
State your district
Operators dispatch by district + landmark. Examples: "Beyoğlu, Taksim Square", "Fatih, Sultanahmet, near Hagia Sophia".
English available
Major Istanbul districts have English-capable operators 24/7. Other languages on request (longer wait).
112 mobile app
Download "112 Acil" (iOS/Android) — sends GPS location automatically, supports SMS for hearing-impaired.
Scenarios
Taxi incident / scam
Note plate, photo if safe. Call 112 — request police. Tourism Police (Sultanahmet) handles tourist cases: +90 (212) 527-4503.
Medical emergency
Call 112 — ambulance dispatch. State location, patient's condition, age if known. Stay on line until ambulance arrives.
Fire
Call 112 — fire (itfaiye). Get yourself + others out first, then call from safe distance.
Lost / stolen passport
Visit Tourism Police or any local karakol. Get a police report. Contact your consulate.
FAQ
112
Türkiye's single emergency number. Free. 24/7. Multilingual.