A practical list of important emergency, medical, security, utility, government and public-service telephone numbers in Libya. Save the numbers you may need before travelling or living in Libya.
Libya's emergency-contact system is not identical to the Swiss or European system. Current official sources confirm several dedicated Libyan hotlines, including 1412 for the Emergency Medicine and Support Center, 191 for the Ambulance and Emergency Service, 192 for the Ministry of Interior's free security hotline, and 1415 for the Local Government citizen contact center. In a serious emergency, give the operator your exact city, neighborhood and nearest recognizable landmark.
Free emergency medical hotline operated by the Emergency Medicine and Support Center.
1412Central emergency operations number for the Ambulance and Emergency Service.
191Free 24-hour security hotline for reporting crimes, incidents and security concerns.
192Receives citizen reports and coordinates with relevant service, security and health authorities.
1415National emergency and disaster-management contact in Tripoli.
+218 21 361 8100Direct operations-room numbers published by the Ministry for reports and incidents.
+218 21 480 3854The General Electricity Company of Libya published the following numbers in August 2026 for its main emergency reporting room. The room receives reports about electricity-network faults and coordinates with maintenance teams.
General contact numbers for the state-owned General Water and Wastewater Company.
+218 21 463 1877Additional published contact number for the company's main office.
+218 21 463 1879For local water or wastewater faults, availability of the appropriate service may depend on the relevant regional branch.
General Ministry of Health telephone contacts.
+218 21 463 1353Customer-service contact for Libya Telecom and Technology.
116Official authority responsible for passport, nationality and foreigners-affairs services. Its main address is in Salah Al-Din, Tripoli.
+218 92 421 5234If a Libyan passport is lost, the Passport Authority advises reporting the loss to the nearest police station and obtaining a loss report before visiting the relevant Passport Authority branch.
Passport FAQOfficial authority for civil aviation regulation and aviation information in Libya.
+218 21 333 0256Aviation information and navigation-related services are handled through the Civil Aviation Authority's information system.
Official Aviation ContactLibya has services and authorities operating through different cities and regional branches. When a service does not have a single national number, use the relevant organization's official website or local branch rather than relying on an old telephone directory.
Many national ministries and central government institutions are headquartered in Tripoli.
Check the relevant local authority or service branch for numbers specific to Benghazi and eastern Libya.
Local service offices and utility branches may have separate telephone contacts.
For southern Libya, check the appropriate local branch for city-specific services.
Local authorities and service providers may publish regional contacts separately.
Use the official website of the relevant ministry, municipality or service provider to locate the nearest branch.
| Service | Telephone | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine & Support Center | 1412 | Emergency medical support |
| Ambulance & Emergency Service | 191 | Ambulance emergency operations |
| Ministry of Interior Hotline | 192 | Security incidents and reports |
| Local Government Contact Center | 1415 | Citizen reports and emergency coordination |
| Libyana Customer Service | 150 | Telecommunications customer service |
| LTT Customer Service | 116 | Telecommunications customer service |
The Emergency Medicine and Support Center currently operates the free 1412 emergency hotline. The Ambulance and Emergency Service also operates the 191 emergency operations number.
The Ministry of Interior has published 192 as its free 24-hour security hotline for reporting incidents and crimes. Local security authorities may also publish regional telephone numbers.
The Ambulance and Emergency Service uses 191 as its central emergency operations number. The Emergency Medicine and Support Center also operates the 1412 medical emergency hotline.
1415 is the Local Government Ministry's citizen contact center. The center receives citizen reports and coordinates with relevant service, security and health authorities. It was announced in September 2026 as operating around the clock.
The General Electricity Company published the following main emergency reporting numbers in August 2026: 0917120364, 0946221594, 0946223807, 0946221631 .
Libyana's official customer service contact center can be reached at 150.
Libya Telecom and Technology lists 116 as its customer contact number.
The official Libyan Passport, Nationality and Foreigners Affairs Authority lists +218 92 421 5234 as its contact telephone number.
The Passport Authority advises reporting a lost passport to the nearest police station and obtaining a loss report. The applicant should then visit the nearest Passport Authority branch with the loss report and national ID information and complete the required replacement procedure.
Do not assume that the European-style 112 system operates in Libya in the same way as it does in Switzerland or EU countries. This page therefore emphasizes current Libyan service-specific numbers that can be supported by recent Libyan sources.
Availability and response can vary by service, location and operating authority. In an emergency, provide your exact location and use the most relevant current service number. For local utility or municipal problems, the responsible regional branch may have a separate number.
Telephone numbers can change, particularly for local operations rooms, hospitals, municipalities and temporary emergency arrangements. Before travelling to Libya, save the most important numbers on your phone and check the relevant authority's current website where possible.
In a life-threatening situation, clearly state your city, neighborhood, street or nearest landmark and explain what type of assistance is required.
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