Essential Oslo Telephone Numbers
If you live in Oslo, are visiting Norway, or are new to the city, it is useful to know the main emergency and service numbers. Norway uses separate emergency numbers for police, fire and medical emergencies.
🚨 Emergency Telephone Numbers in Oslo
Medical Emergency / Ambulance
For serious illness, accidents and situations where life or health is at risk.
113Out-of-Hours Medical Service / Oslo Legevakt
For urgent medical assistance when your GP is unavailable and the situation cannot wait.
116 117Police Non-Emergency
For police questions, reports and matters that do not require immediate emergency assistance.
02800Poison Information Centre
Advice about acute poisoning and possible poisoning. The service is available around the clock.
22 59 13 00🏥 Medical & Health Services in Oslo
Oslo Legevakt
Oslo's accident and emergency outpatient clinic for urgent medical problems that are not immediately life-threatening.
116 117Location: Trondheimsveien 233, Aker sykehus.
Medical Emergency / Ambulance
Call for serious illness, serious injury, accidents or other situations involving danger to life or health.
113Poison Information Centre
National service providing advice about poisoning and possible poisoning.
22 59 13 00Available 24 hours a day.
Sexual Assault Centre
Oslo's 24-hour service for people affected by sexual assault or abuse.
23 04 05 00Psychosocial Emergency Service
Acute assistance for people experiencing serious crises, violence or difficult life situations.
23 04 05 00👮 Police & Safety Services
Police Non-Emergency
For general police enquiries and matters that are not urgent emergencies.
02800Fire & Rescue
Call for fires, major accidents and situations requiring fire and rescue services.
110Oslo Crisis Shelter
Emergency support and assistance through Oslo's crisis shelter service.
22 48 03 80🚆 Public Transport & Travel
Ruter Customer Service
Information and assistance for Oslo and Akershus public transport, including tickets and travel.
22 05 70 70Ruter Customer Service
Ruter operates public transport services including buses, metro, trams and boats in the Oslo region.
Ruter WebsiteOslo Airport
Oslo Airport is located at Gardermoen, approximately 50 km northeast of central Oslo.
+47 64 81 20 00🏛️ Oslo Municipality & Public Services
Water & Sewage
Contact Oslo's water and sewage service for urgent water and wastewater issues.
23 44 09 00Vehicle Towing
Contact Oslo Municipality regarding vehicle towing and related municipal services.
23 48 21 00📞 Oslo Emergency Numbers — Quick Reference
| Service | Telephone | When to Call |
|---|---|---|
| Police Emergency | 112 | Urgent police assistance |
| Fire & Rescue | 110 | Fire and rescue emergencies |
| Medical Emergency / Ambulance | 113 | Life-threatening medical emergencies |
| Oslo Legevakt | 116 117 | Urgent medical problems that cannot wait |
| Police Non-Emergency | 02800 | Non-urgent police matters |
| Poison Information Centre | 22 59 13 00 | Poisoning and poisoning risk |
🌍 Emergency Numbers for Tourists and Foreign Visitors
If you are visiting Oslo from another country, the Norwegian emergency numbers are also important to know.
- 112 — Police emergency
- 110 — Fire and rescue
- 113 — Medical emergency / ambulance
- 116 117 — Out-of-hours medical service
- 02800 — Police non-emergency
- 22 59 13 00 — Poison Information Centre
In a serious emergency, tell the operator your exact location in Oslo and briefly explain what has happened. If you do not know the local address, nearby streets, buildings or landmarks can help emergency services locate you.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main emergency number in Oslo?
Norway uses different emergency numbers depending on the service. Call 112 for police, 110 for fire and rescue, and 113 for medical emergencies.
What number should I call for an ambulance in Oslo?
Call 113 when there is an emergency involving serious illness, serious injury, an accident or danger to life or health.
What is Oslo Legevakt's telephone number?
The national out-of-hours medical number is 116 117. This connects you with the relevant out-of-hours medical service. Oslo Legevakt is available around the clock.
What is the police number in Oslo?
Call 112 for an emergency requiring immediate police assistance. For non-emergency police matters, call 02800.
What is the fire department number in Oslo?
Call 110 for fire and rescue emergencies.
What is the poison control number in Norway?
The Norwegian Poisons Information Centre can be reached at 22 59 13 00. The service is available 24 hours a day.
Can tourists use emergency numbers in Oslo?
Yes. Visitors in Norway can use the Norwegian emergency numbers. In an emergency, provide your location and explain what has happened as clearly as possible.
Is 116 117 the same as 113?
No. 116 117 is for urgent medical assistance when the situation is not immediately life-threatening and your regular doctor is unavailable. 113 is for medical emergencies where there is danger to life or health.
⚠️ Important Emergency Advice
This page is provided as a convenient reference and should not replace instructions from Norwegian emergency services. Telephone numbers and services can change, so for critical situations always follow the instructions of the emergency operator or the relevant official authority.
If someone is in immediate danger, call the appropriate emergency number now.