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112 in Greece

Is 112 the main emergency number in Greece?
No, other numbers are working alongside 112

Can I call 112 from fixed phones and public pay phones?
Yes

Can I call 112 from mobile phones?
Yes

If I live in Greece and my mobile network does not cover the area I am in but another mobile network does, can I still call 112 (national roaming)?
Yes

If I am visiting Greece, can I call 112 through the mobile phone subscription I use in my home country (international roaming)?
Yes

Can I call 112 from a mobile phone that does not have a SIM card?
Yes

How long does it take for the 112 operator to answer my call?
All calls are answered within 9 seconds on average

When calling 112 in Greece, what languages are spoken?
Yes, operators can speak English and French

If I am unable to tell the 112 operator where I am, will the emergency services be able to locate me? If so, how quickly?
Yes, in 3 to 150 minutes depending on the type of call (fixed or mobile) (<-έτσι λένε τουλάχιστον, τώρα αν δεν ισχύει δεν το ξέρω...)

In Greece, how many people know that they can call 112 from anywhere in the EU?
7%

Who can I contact in Greece to share my experience or concerns regarding the use of 112?
You can refer to the following contact information:
General Secretariat for Civil Protection