Short answer. 112 is Croatia's single emergency number, run 24/7 by the Civil Protection Directorate 1. You can also reach it by SMS, and operators speak English, German, Italian, Hungarian and Slovak 1. Direct numbers remain for police (192), fire brigade (193), emergency medical service (194), sea rescue (195) and road assistance (1987) 1.
Which numbers should I know in Croatia?
| Number | Service |
|---|---|
| 112 | All emergency services (call, SMS, eCall) |
| 192 | Police |
| 193 | Fire brigade |
| 194 | Emergency medical service |
| 195 | Search and rescue at sea |
| 1987 | Road assistance |
Source: 1.
Can I call 112 in English?
Yes. The 112 centre has operators who speak English, German, Italian, Hungarian and Slovak 1. 112 can also be reached by SMS, and it receives eCall emergency calls 1.
Which official sources should I follow?
| Agency | Role | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite (Civil Protection Directorate), Ministry of the Interior | Civil protection, sirens, 112, citizens' advice | https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/ |
| SRUUK public warning website | Phone alerts by SMS and cell broadcast | https://hr-alert.hr/ |
| Ministarstvo zdravlja (Ministry of Health) | Iodine prophylaxis | https://zdravlje.gov.hr/ |
During an alert, sirens are followed by announcements on radio, TV and loudspeakers 2. See Emergency alerts in Croatia.
Should I write numbers down?
Yes. The Directorate's survival kit includes the phone numbers of household members, relatives and friends written on paper, alongside money and documents 3. A phone can run flat or be lost. Our family emergency plan and important documents guides explain how to organise this.
Frequently asked questions
Can I text 112 in Croatia?
Yes. The Directorate lists SMS as a way to reach 112, alongside calls and eCall 1.
Should I call 112 or 194 for an ambulance?
Both work. 112 reaches all emergency services; 194 goes straight to the emergency medical service 1.
What number do I call for an emergency at sea?
195, for search and rescue at sea, or 112 1.
Who runs 112 in Croatia?
The Civil Protection Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior 1.
Sources
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite — Broj 112 — https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/broj-112/81 (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite — Znakovi za uzbunjivanje (plakat) — https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/znakovi-za-uzbunjivanje/143 (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite — Komplet za preživljavanje — https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/istaknute-teme/upute-za-gradjane-7375/sto-je-vazno-znati-prije-nesrece-za-vrijeme-trajanja-nesrece-i-po-zavrsetku-nesrece/komplet-za-prezivljavanje/7534 (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite · Broj 112 checked 2026-10-20
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite · Znakovi za uzbunjivanje (plakat) checked 2026-10-20
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite · Komplet za preživljavanje checked 2026-10-20