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An overview of all emergency numbers

Need an ambulance or the police? Have you lost your passport? We've gathered the hotlines you may need in case of emergency.​​​​​​​

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An overview of the most important numbers

112 for Emergency Services

Dial emergency telephone number 112 in case of acute medical or fire-related emergencies. The operator will notify medical emergency and fire brigade services and, if necessary, contact the police.


110 for Police Emergencies

Dial police hotline 110 (nation-wide) if you require immediate police assistance, for instance if you've been victim or witness to a crime or hazardous situation. Examples are house break-ins, traffic accidents or domestic violence.


Out-of-Hours Medical Care

If you require medical assistance outside of regular doctor's office hours, dial 116 117 (nation-wide) or 040 2280 22 (Hamburgs medical out-of-hours-service) to contact the local on-call medical unit. 


Dental emergencies

Hamburg Association of Statutory Health Insurance Dentists: 01805 0505 18
The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Dentists provides information on which dental practices are open in an emergency.


Poison information center

for acute poisoning: 0551 192 40
for children: 030 192 40


Pharmacy emergency service finder

Call 0800 00 22833