Worth saving before you travel, not looking up in an actual emergency — a short, practical reference.
Police: 122. Ambulance: 123. Fire: 180. Tourist Police (specifically for tourist-related issues and easier English support): 126.
Egypt maintains a dedicated Tourist Police force specifically to assist visitors, with a stronger likelihood of English-speaking staff than general police lines — the practical first call for most tourist-related issues, from lost documents to scam disputes.
The Tourist Police exist specifically to help visitors and are a better first call than general emergency lines for most tourist issues.
Locate your country’s embassy or consulate in Cairo before you travel, and save their contact details — essential for lost passports, serious legal issues, or emergencies requiring official assistance. Most embassies are concentrated in Cairo’s Garden City and Zamalek districts.
International hospitals in Cairo and major tourist areas generally offer higher standards of care and English-speaking staff — ask your hotel for the nearest recommended option rather than defaulting to the closest facility blindly.
Register your trip with your embassy if your country offers this service, save all emergency numbers in your phone before departure, and keep a physical backup copy of key contacts in case your phone is unavailable.