Delhi Emergency Numbers 2026: Police, Ambulance & Tourist
Emergency numbers every Delhi visitor should save: 112, tourist police, the women's helpline, plus hospital, metro and airport contacts on one card.
Save 112 before you land: it is Delhi's single emergency number for police, fire and ambulance. Add 1363 (the 24/7 tourist helpline, which works in English and ten foreign languages), 1091 (women's helpline) and 155370 (Delhi Metro helpline), plus your hotel, airline and embassy numbers. All the government helplines below are free to call from an Indian SIM.
Delhi is moving its separate emergency lines onto 112 in phases, announced in January 2026. The older short codes such as 100 (police), 101 (fire) and 102 (ambulance) still connect during the switch, so either works.
Emergency numbers to save
| Number | What it is for |
|---|---|
| 112 | Single emergency number: police, fire and ambulance |
| 100 | Police (older number, still connects) |
| 101 | Fire and rescue |
| 102 | Ambulance (Delhi's CATS ambulance service) |
| 1091 | Women's helpline |
| 1098 | Child helpline |
| 1363 or 1800-11-1363 | Ministry of Tourism 24/7 tourist helpline (Hindi, English and 10 foreign languages) |
Transport and travel helplines
| Number | What it is for |
|---|---|
| 155370 | Delhi Metro (DMRC) helpline, including complaints about the women's coach and lost items |
| 139 | Indian Railways enquiry and passenger helpline |
| 1095 | Delhi Traffic Police helpline |
| Your airline | Rebooking, delays and lost baggage; save the number from your booking confirmation |
| Your embassy | Lost or stolen passport; most embassies list a 24-hour emergency line on their website |
For airport questions, use the contact details on the official Delhi Airport website or your airline's app; third-party "airport customer care" numbers found online are often wrong.
When to call which number
- Someone is hurt, there is a fire, or you are in danger: call 112. Say where you are as precisely as possible: the nearest metro station, landmark or hotel name.
- You have been scammed or overcharged: call 1363. The tourist helpline gives advice in your language and can alert the authorities. For theft, also go to the nearest police station to file a report.
- Harassment: call 1091 or 112. On the metro, tell station staff or call 155370.
- Lost passport: file a police report (online or at a station), then contact your embassy with a copy of the report.
- Lost item in a cab: use the "lost item" option in the Uber or Ola app; drivers can be contacted through the trip.
What to keep on your phone
- A photo of your passport photo page and visa, plus a paper copy kept separately from the original.
- Your hotel's name and address in English and Hindi, to show drivers.
- Your travel insurance policy number and its emergency assistance line.
- Offline maps of Delhi, so you can share your location without data.
Share your live location with someone you trust when you travel late, and use the trip-sharing button in Uber or Ola.
Hospitals with 24-hour emergency departments
Large hospitals with round-the-clock emergency care include AIIMS (Ansari Nagar), Safdarjung Hospital and Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (government), and private hospitals such as Sir Ganga Ram, Max Saket, Fortis and Apollo. For anything serious, call 112 or ask your hotel to arrange transport; app cabs are often faster than waiting for an ambulance in traffic.
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FAQ
What is the emergency number in Delhi?
- It connects to police, fire and ambulance services. The older numbers 100, 101 and 102 still work while Delhi moves everything to 112.
What is the tourist helpline number in India?
1363 or the toll-free 1800-11-1363. It runs 24 hours a day in Hindi, English and ten foreign languages, including French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
What is the women's helpline number in Delhi?
- In any emergency, you can also call 112.
What is the Delhi Metro helpline number?
- Use it for lost property, security concerns and complaints about the women's coach.
Can I call 112 from a foreign SIM?
Yes. Emergency numbers work from any mobile phone in India, including foreign SIMs.
Sources and verification
Checked on 26 October 2026.
- Business Standard: Delhi rolls out 112 under ERSS (January 2026)
- Delhi government district helpline page – 100, 101, 102
- Consulate General of India, Edinburgh: 24x7 multilingual tourist helpline – 1363 / 1800-11-1363 and languages
- The Quint: emergency helpline numbers in India – 1095, 1098, 139
- Tribune: DMRC women's coach drive – DMRC helpline 155370
Numbers can change. Check official websites if a number does not connect.
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