Emergency Services in Iceland
Iceland has reliable and well-coordinated emergency services available nationwide. In any urgent situation, help is accessible by phone at all times.
Emergency Number 112
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Travelers are strongly encouraged to register travel plans in advance at safetravel.is, especially when hiking or driving in remote areas.
Police and Law Enforcement
For accidents, theft, or criminal incidents,
Call 112.
Local police station contact details are available at logreglan.is.
National Police Headquarters
Phone: +354 444 1000
Crime rates in Iceland are low. Lost or stolen items, including passports, should always be reported to the police.
Medical Assistance and Health Services
Landspítali National University Hospital Reykjavík
Phone: +354 543 1000
Emergency entrance located in Fossvogur, Reykjavík
On-call medical service
Phone: 1770
Severe medical emergencies
Call 112
Pharmacies are open daily throughout Iceland.
Some pharmacies in Reykjavík operate 24 hours.
Poison emergencies are handled through emergency services.
Call 112.
Mental Health and Crisis Support
Call 1717
Icelandic Red Cross Crisis Helpline
Free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day
Emergency mental health situations
Call 112
Women’s Shelter and domestic violence support
Phone: +354 561 1205
Natural Hazards and Alerts
For earthquakes, volcanic activity, floods, or other natural hazards,
Call 112.
Icelandic Meteorological Office Website: vedur.is
Iceland is geologically active.
Travelers should stay informed about conditions, especially when visiting volcanic regions.
Final Advice
Save the emergency number 112
on your phone and consider downloading the112 Iceland app, which allows you to share your location in an emergency.
Check weather and road conditions daily, especially when traveling outside Reykjavík or driving in remote areas.
Conditions can change quickly, even in summer.
Plan ahead, dress appropriately for the weather, and follow local safety guidance when exploring nature.
If a situation feels unsafe or uncertain, it is always better to pause and seek assistance.
Emergency Services in Iceland
Iceland has reliable and well-coordinated emergency services available nationwide. In any urgent situation, help is accessible by phone at all times.
Emergency Number 112
Universal emergency number for Police,
Ambulance, Fire, and Search and Rescue
Call 112 in any life-threatening emergency
or when immediate assistance is required.
Immediate Emergency Services 112
Police, Fire, Ambulance, Search and Rescue 1717
Mental health and crisis helpline
operated by the Icelandic Red Cross
Available 24 hours a day
1770
On-call doctor service for urgent but
non-life-threatening medical issues
Available evenings, nights, and weekends
Road and Weather Assistance
Road conditions and traffic updates
Icelandic Road Administration
Phone: 1777
Website: umferdin.is
Weather and road safety updates
SafeTravel Iceland
Website: safetravel.is
Roadside assistance
FÍB Icelandic Automobile Association
Phone: +354 533 6060
Available to members
Vehicle rescue in remote areas
Search and Rescue teams
Call 112
Many roads, especially in the Highlands and F-roads, are seasonal and may require a four-wheel-drive vehicle. Always check road conditions before driving.
Search and Rescue
For incidents involving hiking, outdoor activities, vehicles,
or remote travel, Call 112.
Website: icesar.is