Athens Emergency Contact Numbers

Note for Travelers: European emergency numbers (112) can be dialed from any mobile phone without a SIM card or PIN code.

Primary Emergency Services

European Emergency Number Multi-language assistance	112
Police / Immediate Action Astynomia	100
Ambulance Service EKAB	166
Fire Brigade Pyrosvestiki	199
Tourist Police Athens Branch (English spoken)	1571
Coast Guard / Marine Emergency	108

Medical & Health Support

KAT Regional Trauma & Orthopedic Hospital Athens' primary trauma center. Specializes in orthopedic injuries. On duty 24/7 for bone or joint emergencies. 📍 Open in Google Maps	213 208 6000
Nearest On-Duty General Public Hospital National Health System (ESY): Hospitals are open for new emergency cases every 4-5 days. In order of preference: Evaggelismos, G. Gennimatas, Ippokrateio, Laiko. Hospitals on duty: pdf in GR	14944
Nearest On-Duty General Private Hospital Henry Dunant Hospital Center 📍 Open in Google Maps	210 697 2000
Home Treatment A doctor will come to you. SOS Iatroi (SOS doctors)	210 821 1888
Poison Control Center	210 779 3777
Children's Regional Hospital (Agia Sofia / Aglaia Kyriakou) Largest pediatric medical complex in Athens. On duty 24/7 for pediatric emergencies up to 16 years old. 📍 Open in Google Maps	213 201 3000
National Child Protection Helpline The Smile of a Child	1056
Venereal & Dermatological Diseases: Andreas Syngros Hospital Hospital specializing in Veneral & Dermatological diseases. On duty 24/7 for dermatological emergencies. 📍 Open in Google Maps	210 726 5100

Transport & Utility Emergencies

Local Taxi Service (Athens) Radio Taxi.	210 921 2800
Download the Uber and FreeNow apps—they are highly reliable. For rush-hour transfers where timing is critical, we recommend booking in advance. The booking fee is well worth the peace of mind.
Athens International Airport (Spata)	210 353 0000
Road Assistance (ELPA)	10400
Water Utility Emergency (EYDAP)	1022
Electricity Grid Failure (DEDDIE)	800 400 4000