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) to contact the local on-call medical unit. The operator will determine what next steps to take, for instance if a doctor should come by, or if you should visit the nearest out-of-hours doctor's practice (see map).
Non-Emergency Police Contact
Should you need to contact Hamburg police in non-emergency situations, you can dial +49 (0) 40 4286-50. The operator will connect you to your nearest police station, where you'll be further advised.
In case of emergency, always dial 112 or 110!
Below you'll find a list of all emergency phone numbers. Use your browser's search option to find the number you need (e.g. "Dental", "Pet" or "Pharmacy"). Nation-wide hotlines and 0800-numbers are free of charge, to most others the cost of a local call applies.
| Police (calling from a German landline or cellphone) | 110 |
| Fire (calling from a German landline or cellphone) | 112 |
| Ambulance & Paramedics (calling from a German landline or cellphone) | 112 |
| Out-of-Hours Medical Care (calling from a German landline or cellphone) | 116 117 |
| Aids/HIV Helpline | +49 (0)40 19411 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | +49 (0)40 2713353 |
| Animal Rescue and Welfare Centre | +49 (0)40 222277 |
| Child and Adolescent/Teen Emergency Services (Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence) | +49 (0)40 428490 |
| Child and Adolescent Telephone Counselling | +49 (0)800 1110333 |
| Child Protection Centre (Kinderschutzzentrum Hamburg) | +49 (0)40 4910007 |
| Counceling on Educational, Marital and General Matters in Life | +49 (0)40 7247603 |
| Dental Emergency Service (Out-of-Hours) | +49 (0)1805 05 0518 |
| Emergency Hotline for Victims of Sexual Assault and Rape | +49 (0)40 255566 |
| Emergency Transportation Services (provided by Red Cross, ASB) | +49 (0)40 19219 |
| Flood Disaster Management/State Emergency Services | +49 (0)40 428470 |
| Hospital Bed Allocation Hotline for Severe Burns Injuries | +49 (0)40 42851 3989 |
| Legal Advice Emergency Hotline (nationwide) | +40 (0)1805 246373 |
| Lost Credit & Bank Cards (nationwide) | +49 116116 |
| Lost & Found | +49 (0)40 428113501 |
| Pharmacy Emergency Services (night services) | +49 (0)40 228022 |
| Poison Information Services (national service) | +49 (0)551 19240 |
| Roadside Assistance/Breakdown (ADAC) | +49 (0)180 2222222 |
| Roadside Assistance/Breakdown (ADAC, from mobile) | +49 (0)40 222222 |
| Storm Surge Warning Service (WADI) | +49 (0)40 428991111 |
| Telephone Counselling (Samaritans) | +49 (0)800 1110111 |
| Veterinary and Pet Emergency Service | +49 (0)40 434379 |
| Victim Support Services (Weißer Ring e.V.) | +49 (0)40 2517680 |
| Women's Shelter (Frauenhaus) | +49 (0)40 19702 |
