Emergency numbers in Vietnam: 113, 114, 115 and 112

Short answer. In Vietnam, call 113 for the police, 114 for fire and rescue, and 115 for a medical emergency ¹². 112 is the national number for incidents, disasters and requests for help, free of charge and linked to 113, 114 and 115 ³. Since 1 November 2026, medical requests to 113 are passed to medical staff ⁴; all three numbers still work while they merge into 113 ⁵.

Which number do I call?

The 2024 fire and rescue law states: "Số điện thoại báo cháy, báo tình huống cứu nạn, cứu hộ được quy định thống nhất trong cả nước là 114" ².

What is 112 for?

The national 112 line receives reports of incidents, natural disasters, catastrophes, dangers and requests for help, 24 hours a day ⁶. It has operated since 23 August 2025 ⁶. The Ministry of National Defence runs it, the lines sit at the provincial military commands, and it is connected to 113, 114 and 115 ³. Calls, text and multimedia messages to 112 are free ³.

Are 113, 114 and 115 being merged?

Yes, over time. A plan approved by the Prime Minister (Decision 1166/QĐ-TTg, 29 June 2026) merges them into one nationwide 113, at the command centres of the provincial police, by 2027 ⁵⁸. Since 1 November 2026, under Circular 42/2026/TT-BYT, every request for medical help that reaches 113 must be passed to medical staff on duty ⁴. During the transition, people can still use all three numbers: "người dân vẫn được sử dụng cả ba số 113, 114, 115 theo quy định hiện hành" ⁵.

Which agencies handle emergencies?

• National Civil Defence Steering Committee: chaired by the Prime Minister; standing agency: Ministry of National Defence ⁹; portal ptdsqg.gov.vn ¹⁰.
• Ministry of Public Security: police and fire and rescue police; leads the 113 merger ⁸.
• National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (nchmf.gov.vn): disaster warnings ¹¹.
• VDDMA (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment): storm and flood advice ¹².
• VARANS: radiation and nuclear safety ¹³.

Frequently asked questions

Is 112 free in Vietnam?

Yes: calls and messages to 112 are free ³.

Can I still call 115 for an ambulance?

Yes, during the transition all three numbers can be used ⁵. Medical requests made to 113 are also handled, since 1 November 2026 ⁴.

What number do I call for a fire?

114 ².

I am a visitor: which number do I dial?

The same numbers apply to everyone: 113, 114, 115, or 112 for a disaster ¹³. See /guides/emergency-alerts-abroad.

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