1-1-2 facts for kids

The 1-1-2 logo, a symbol for help across Europe.

A modern emergency call center.

The number 1-1-2 (or 112) is a special phone number you can call for help in an emergency. It's like a superhero number for the European Union (EU) because it works in every EU country. You can call it from both landline phones and mobile phones. Many other countries around the world also use 112 as their main emergency number.

If you have a mobile phone that uses GSM technology, 112 is also the international emergency number for it. This means you can often call 112 even if you're traveling outside the EU, as long as your phone uses GSM. It's important to remember that 112 might not work on all types of mobile phones or networks outside the EU.

Where Can You Call 112?

The 112 emergency number is used in many countries. Here are some of them:

Other Emergency Numbers

• 9-1-1
• 000 Emergency

Images for kids

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  An operator responding to a 112 phone call.

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  The 112 emergency number on a lifeguard tower in Pájara, Spain.

See also

In Spanish: 112 (teléfono) para niños