Important Telephone Numbers in Tunisia

This guide provides important emergency and service telephone numbers in Tunisia, including police, ambulance, Civil Protection, National Guard, hospitals, utilities, transport and other useful services. The numbers are designed to be easy to call from a mobile phone.

⚠️ Emergency tip: If you are in immediate danger, contact the appropriate emergency service directly. Tunisia's main emergency numbers include 197 for National Police, 198 for Civil Protection, 193 for National Guard, and 190 for SAMU medical emergencies.

🚨 Emergency Telephone Numbers in Tunisia

Police Emergency

National Police emergency and assistance service.

197

Civil Protection

Fire, rescue and Civil Protection emergencies.

198

SAMU Medical Emergency

Medical emergency and pre-hospital emergency medical assistance.

190

National Guard

National Guard emergency and assistance.

193

Maritime National Guard

Maritime National Guard and sea-related emergencies.

194

Ministry of Interior Operations

Central operations room of the Tunisian Ministry of Interior.

71 335 000

The Tunisian Ministry of Interior lists 197 for National Police, 198 for Civil Protection, 193 for National Guard and 194 for the maritime National Guard. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

🏥 Hospitals & Health Services in Tunisia

SAMU Tunisia

Free emergency medical assistance and pre-hospital emergency care.

190

Hôpital Mongi Slim – La Marsa

Public hospital in the La Marsa area. Emergency numbers are also available.

+216 71 764 325

Hôpital Habib Thameur – Tunis

Public hospital in Montfleury, Tunis.

+216 71 492 773

Hôpital Aziza Othmana – Tunis

Public hospital near the Kasbah area of Tunis.

+216 71 560 763

Hôpital Charles Nicolle – Tunis

Major public hospital in Tunis.

+216 71 262 740

Hôpital La Rabta – Tunis

Major public hospital and teaching hospital in Tunis.

Emergency service

Tunisia's Ministry of Health confirms that 190 is the free SAMU number for urgent medical assistance. The Ministry also provides contact information for major public hospitals in Tunis and surrounding areas. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

🚆 Transport, Utilities & Public Services

Tunisair Customer Service

Tunisair customer service number when calling from Tunisia.

81 10 77 77

Tunisair – International Call Center

Tunisair call center accessible from Tunisia and abroad.

+216 70 019 161

Tunisair Tunis Office

Tunisair Liberté agency in Tunis.

+216 71 791 627

STEG Emergency

Emergency number for electricity and gas problems.

80 100 444

STEG Customer Services

National distance services center for electricity and gas services.

+216 71 239 222

Ministry of Interior Green Number

Public contact and assistance number listed by the Ministry of Interior.

80 101 111

Ministry of Interior Central Operations

Central operations room of the Ministry of Interior.

+216 71 335 000

Traffic Police

Useful contact for road traffic-related matters.

+216 71 342 787

National Guard Information Center

National Guard information and assistance.

+216 71 960 448

STEG officially lists 80 100 444 as its emergency green number and 71 239 222 for its national distance services center. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Tunisair currently lists 81 10 77 77 for calls from Tunisia and +216 70 019 161 for calls from Tunisia and abroad. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

📌 Important Information When Calling an Emergency Service

  • Stay calm and clearly explain what has happened.
  • Give your exact location or the nearest recognizable landmark.
  • Provide a phone number where the emergency service can reach you.
  • Explain whether anyone is injured or in immediate danger.
  • Follow the instructions given by the emergency operator.
  • If you are a tourist, tell the operator that you are visiting Tunisia and provide your hotel or accommodation address if relevant.
  • For medical emergencies, the SAMU number is 190.
  • For fire and rescue emergencies, call 198.
  • For police emergencies, call 197.
  • For National Guard assistance, call 193.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the police emergency number in Tunisia?

The National Police emergency number in Tunisia is 197. The Tunisian Ministry of Interior lists 197 as the National Police emergency number. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

What is the ambulance number in Tunisia?

For urgent medical assistance, call 190. This is the SAMU emergency number operated for pre-hospital emergency medical assistance. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

What is the fire department number in Tunisia?

Tunisia's Civil Protection emergency number is 198. Civil Protection handles fire and rescue emergencies. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

What is the National Guard number in Tunisia?

The National Guard emergency number is 193. For maritime National Guard assistance, the number is 194. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

What is the SAMU number in Tunisia?

The Tunisian Ministry of Health states that the public can access SAMU emergency medical services through the free number 190. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

What number should I call for an electricity or gas emergency?

STEG lists 80 100 444 as its emergency green number for electricity and gas emergencies. Its national distance services center can be reached at 71 239 222. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Can tourists use emergency numbers in Tunisia?

Yes. Visitors in Tunisia can contact the relevant emergency services. If you are staying at a hotel, residence or holiday property, give the operator the exact accommodation address and nearby landmarks.

Are Tunisian emergency numbers available from mobile phones?

The principal emergency numbers such as 197, 198, 193 and 190 are designed for emergency contact. If you are using an international SIM card, make sure your phone is connected to a Tunisian mobile network.

📞 Tunisia Emergency Numbers – Quick Reference

  • Police: 197
  • Civil Protection / Fire & Rescue: 198
  • SAMU / Medical Emergency: 190
  • National Guard: 193
  • Maritime National Guard: 194
  • STEG Electricity & Gas Emergency: 80 100 444
  • Tunisair Customer Service: 81 10 77 77

Official Sources

Emergency information should always be verified with the relevant Tunisian authority because telephone services and local contact numbers can change.