United States
US · +1
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 911
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Country Codes
Country calling codes help route international calls. This category explains how to dial hotels, clinics, embassies, airlines, and family contacts without confusing calling codes with emergency numbers.
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Canada
CA · +1
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 911
United Kingdom
GB · +44
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 999
France
FR · +33
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance
- 15
Germany
DE · +49
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 112
India
IN · +91
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 108
Japan
JP · +81
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 119
Australia
AU · +61
- Police
- 000
- Ambulance
- 000
Brazil
BR · +55
- Police
- 190
- Ambulance
- 192
United Arab Emirates
AE · +971
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 998
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Country Calling Code Finder
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Time Zone Finder
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Emergency Card Generator
Print a compact country emergency card for your wallet, hotel room, or travel folder.
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FAQ
Are country codes and emergency numbers the same thing?
No. Country calling codes route international calls. Emergency numbers are short local numbers used to contact urgent services inside a destination.
Should I save phone numbers with a plus sign?
For international contacts, yes. Saving numbers with + and the country code makes them easier to use when roaming or crossing borders.
Why do some numbers drop a leading zero?
Many numbering plans use a domestic trunk prefix that is removed when dialing internationally. Always check the official or provided international format.