Emergency
Emergency numbers in Kurdistan
Police, ambulance, fire, hospitals and helplines for every governorate.
Last updated: 13 November 2026
Erbil (Hawler)
Tourist Police: +964 66 216 2500
Emergency contacts
| Police | 104 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 122 |
| Fire BrigadeCivil Defense | 115 |
| Tourist PoliceTourist assistance | +964 66 216 2500 |
| Traffic Police | +964 66 222 0000 |
Hospitals & medical centers
Erbil Emergency Hospital
Kirkuk Road, Erbil
+964 66 222 3456Rizgary Teaching Hospital
60 Metre Road, Erbil
+964 66 229 0000West Erbil Emergency Hospital
Ankawa District, Erbil
+964 66 254 7000Hiwa Hospital
Erbil City Center
+964 66 216 8888
Sulaymaniyah (Slemani)
Tourist Police: +964 53 320 1100
Emergency contacts
| Police | 104 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 122 |
| Fire BrigadeCivil Defense | 115 |
| Tourist Police24/7 tourist support | +964 53 320 1100 |
| Mountain Rescue | +964 53 315 0999 |
Hospitals & medical centers
Sulaymaniyah Emergency Hospital
Salim St, Sulaymaniyah
+964 53 324 0000Shorsh General Hospital
Shorsh District, Sulaymaniyah
+964 53 331 2000Faruk Medical City
New Sulaymaniyah
+964 53 318 5000
Duhok
Tourist Police: +964 62 721 4400
Emergency contacts
| Police | 104 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 122 |
| Fire BrigadeCivil Defense | 115 |
| Tourist PoliceTourist assistance | +964 62 721 4400 |
| Fishkhabour Border | +964 62 720 8800 |
Hospitals & medical centers
Duhok Emergency Hospital
City Center, Duhok
+964 62 722 1111Zakho General Hospital
Zakho City, Duhok
+964 73 422 0000
Halabja
Tourist Police: +964 53 380 2200
Emergency contacts
| Police | 104 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 122 |
| Fire BrigadeCivil Defense | 115 |
| Tourist PoliceTourist support | +964 53 380 2200 |
Hospitals & medical centers
Halabja General Hospital
Halabja City Center
+964 53 380 1000Shaheed Mamosta Hospital
Halabja
+964 53 381 5000
Kirkuk
Tourist Police: +964 50 222 0033
Emergency contacts
| Police | 104 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 122 |
| Fire BrigadeCivil Defense | 115 |
| Tourist PoliceTourist assistance | +964 50 222 0033 |
Hospitals & medical centers
Kirkuk General Hospital
City Center, Kirkuk
+964 50 222 5555Azadi Teaching Hospital
Kirkuk
+964 50 223 0000
National helplines
- KRG Tourism Hotline
- +964 66 216 0000
- Missing Persons
- 130
- Poison Control Center
- +964 1 719 0234
- Domestic Violence Hotline
- 119
- Child Protection
- +964 66 230 3030
Tourist safety tips
- 01Keep a local SIM card for reliable emergency calls
- 02Share your itinerary with someone trusted before trekking
- 03Register your stay with your embassy or consulate
- 04Download offline maps for areas with poor connectivity
- 05Learn basic phrases in Kurdish (Sorani/Kurmanji)
- 06Keep digital and physical copies of your passport
Good to know
What is the emergency number in Erbil (Hawler)?
In Erbil (Hawler), call 104 for police, 122 for an ambulance and 115 for the fire brigade and civil defense. The Tourist Police answer on +964 66 216 2500. All numbers work from any location in the Kurdistan Region; from a foreign SIM card dial the international format (+964).
What is the emergency number in Sulaymaniyah (Slemani)?
In Sulaymaniyah (Slemani), call 104 for police, 122 for an ambulance and 115 for the fire brigade and civil defense. The Tourist Police answer on +964 53 320 1100. All numbers work from any location in the Kurdistan Region; from a foreign SIM card dial the international format (+964).
What is the emergency number in Duhok?
In Duhok, call 104 for police, 122 for an ambulance and 115 for the fire brigade and civil defense. The Tourist Police answer on +964 62 721 4400. All numbers work from any location in the Kurdistan Region; from a foreign SIM card dial the international format (+964).
What is the emergency number in Halabja?
In Halabja, call 104 for police, 122 for an ambulance and 115 for the fire brigade and civil defense. The Tourist Police answer on +964 53 380 2200. All numbers work from any location in the Kurdistan Region; from a foreign SIM card dial the international format (+964).
What is the emergency number in Kirkuk?
In Kirkuk, call 104 for police, 122 for an ambulance and 115 for the fire brigade and civil defense. The Tourist Police answer on +964 50 222 0033. All numbers work from any location in the Kurdistan Region; from a foreign SIM card dial the international format (+964).