Emergency Services in Norway
The numbers you need in an emergency. Save them in your phone.
Ambulance
Medical Emergency
Life-threatening situations, severe injuries, heart attack, stroke
Fire Department
Fire & Rescue
Fires, accidents, trapped persons, hazardous materials
Police
Law Enforcement
Crime, violence, traffic accidents, security threats
Out-of-Hours Emergency Medical Service
(Legevakt)
For urgent medical conditions that cannot wait until your GP is available, but are not life-threatening. Available evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
When to call 116 117:
- Sudden illness requiring same-day attention
- High fever that doesn't respond to treatment
- Minor injuries needing stitches or assessment
- Acute pain requiring medical evaluation
- Mental health crises (non-suicidal)
Other Important Numbers
Poison Information Center
Giftinformasjonen — 24/7 advice for poisoning emergencies
Mental Health Helpline
Kirkens SOS — 24/7 crisis support and counseling
Children & Youth Helpline
Alarmtelefonen — for children experiencing abuse or neglect
Health Norway (Helsenorge)
General health information and GP guidance
Police Non-Emergency
For non-urgent police matters and reporting
Domestic Violence Helpline
Vold- og overgrepslinjen — support for victims of violence
When to Call 113 (Ambulance)
Call 113 immediately if someone is experiencing:
- Chest pain or pressure
- Difficulty breathing
- Sudden severe headache
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe bleeding that won't stop
- Signs of stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty)
- Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Seizures lasting more than 5 minutes
- Serious burns
- Suspected spinal injury
Non-Emergency Healthcare
For non-emergency health concerns, use the following resources:
Important: This page is for informational purposes only. In any emergency, always call the appropriate emergency number immediately. Do not rely on this website for emergency guidance. Emergency numbers are staffed 24/7 and operators can provide real-time assistance.