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    Cyprus Emergency Numbers & 24-Hour Pharmacies (2026)

    The complete reference: emergency lines, A&E hospitals by district, and tonight's on-call pharmacy in Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca and Nicosia. Save this page — every number is one tap to call.

    Life-threatening emergencies

    Use these numbers for any immediate threat to life or property. 112 is the EU-wide emergency line and works from any phone, even without credit or a SIM card.

    112All emergencies (EU)

    Single EU emergency number — connects you to ambulance, fire or police. Operators speak English and Greek.

    199Police & fire (Cyprus)

    Cyprus national police and fire dispatch. Use if 112 is unavailable.

    999999 (legacy UK)

    Routes to 112 in Cyprus. Useful for UK visitors who dial out of habit.

    Medical & poison

    For medical emergencies always start with 112. The numbers below are specialist support lines.

    112Ambulance

    Public ambulance dispatch via the EU emergency line.

    1401Poison Information Centre

    24/7 medical advice for accidental poisoning, overdose or chemical exposure (Makarios Hospital, Nicosia).

    1402 / 11892On-call pharmacy hotline

    Recorded daily list of on-call pharmacies by district. See the pharmacy section below for live links.

    Fire, sea & mountain rescue

    Cyprus has a long fire season (May–October) and an active maritime rescue zone. Save these before you go hiking or boating.

    1407Forest fire reporting

    Department of Forests — report wildfires or smoke in forested areas.

    1441Sea rescue (JRCC Larnaca)

    Joint Rescue Coordination Centre — maritime distress, missing vessels, swimmer emergencies.

    112Civil Defence

    Mountain rescue, earthquake response, mass-casualty support.

    Utilities (electricity, water, gas)

    Outages are most common in summer heatwaves. Have your meter or account number ready when you call.

    1800Electricity faults (EAC)

    Electricity Authority of Cyprus — 24/7 fault reporting.

    26 940 000Water faults — Paphos

    Paphos District Water Board.

    8000 5522Water faults — Limassol

    Water Board of Limassol — toll-free from Cyprus landlines.

    24 200 200Water faults — Larnaca

    Water Board of Larnaca.

    1409Water faults — Nicosia

    Water Board of Nicosia.

    Mental health & support helplines

    Confidential, free helplines staffed by trained volunteers. English speakers available.

    8000 7773Samaritans Cyprus

    Confidential emotional support, 24/7.

    1440Domestic violence (SPAVO)

    Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family.

    1147Childline

    Hope For Children — free, confidential help for under-18s.

    1402Drug & alcohol helpline

    Cyprus National Addictions Authority.

    Roadside & vehicle

    Drivers in Cyprus drive on the left. If you have an accident, never move the vehicles before the police arrive — it can void your insurance.

    22 313 233Roadside assistance (CAA)

    Cyprus Automobile Association — breakdown recovery.

    199Traffic police

    Report road accidents and traffic offences.

    Hospitals & A&E by district

    Public general hospitals operate 24/7 emergency departments. For non-life-threatening issues, private hospitals often have shorter waits and English-speaking staff.

    Paphos

    Limassol

    Larnaca

    Nicosia

    Famagusta

    On-call pharmacies — live, updated daily

    Cyprus pharmacies operate a daily rotating rota. We pull tonight's on-call list live from the Ministry of Health for Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca, Nicosia and Famagusta.

    View tonight's pharmacy rota

    What to say when you call 112

    112 operators in Cyprus speak English and Greek. Stay calm and give information in this order:

    1. 1The type of emergency — medical, fire, police, road accident.
    2. 2Your exact location — town, street, building, GPS coordinates if you have them.
    3. 3How many people are involved and whether anyone is injured or unconscious.
    4. 4Your phone number, in case the line drops.
    5. 5Stay on the line until the operator ends the call.

    Frequently asked questions

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    Important disclaimer

    Numbers and addresses on this page were verified in April 2026 from official Cyprus government sources, including the Ministry of Health, Pharmaceutical Services, Cyprus Police and EAC. Pharmacy on-call rotas change daily — always confirm tonight's pharmacy on phs.moh.gov.cy.

    In a life-threatening emergency, dial 112 first. This page is provided for convenience and is not a substitute for official emergency services. Last reviewed: April 2026.