Here is a list of essential numbers in Rome and Italy. If you are calling from abroad, add Italy’s international dialing code: +39 (or 0039). In case of emergency, dial the European single emergency number 112 for a fast and coordinated response.
Emergency Numbers and Police
- General Emergency (police, fire brigade, medical): 112
This European-wide number is free and accessible from any phone, even without a SIM card.
Website: www.carabinieri.it (Carabinieri). - Police (Polizia di Stato): 113
For national police emergencies such as theft or assault.
Website: www.poliziadistato.it. - Carabinieri: 112
The military gendarmerie, also reachable via the general emergency number.
Website: www.carabinieri.it. - Fire Brigade (Vigili del Fuoco): 115
For fires, rescue or environmental emergencies.
Website: www.vigilfuoco.it. - Medical Emergencies (ambulance): 118
For immediate medical assistance (injuries, serious illness).
Website: www.salute.gov.it (Ministry of Health).
Other Useful Numbers
- Customs (Agenzia delle Dogane): +39 06 50241
Note: 117 is not an official emergency contact for customs; use this number for administrative queries.
Website: www.adm.gov.it. - Rome Prefecture (Prefettura): +39 06 4686
General number for administrative services (immigration, permits).
Website: www.prefettura.it/roma. - Lost & Found on Public Transport (ATAC): +39 06 5816040
To report or retrieve lost items on Rome’s buses, metro or trams.
Website: www.atac.roma.it. - Vehicle Impound Lots in Rome:
- Farnesina Impound: +39 06 33220527
- Cocchieri Impound: +39 06 5411639
- Ostia Antica Impound: +39 06 5650972
- G.B. Valente Impound: +39 06 25209642
Website: www.comune.roma.it (City of Rome).
- Taxi Booking: +39 06 0609
Official taxi booking service in Rome, available online or by phone.
Website: www.060609.it.
Additional Numbers
- Roadside Assistance (ACI): 803 116
For breakdowns or accidents on the road, toll-free within Italy.
Website: www.aci.it. - Coast Guard (Guardia Costiera): 1530
For maritime emergencies near Rome (e.g. Civitavecchia).
Website: www.guardiacostiera.gov.it. - Tourist Information (Toll-Free): 800 1518
Free service for information on Rome and Italy.
Website: www.turismoroma.it. - British Embassy in Rome: +39 06 48892
For consular emergencies (lost passport, etc.).
Website: British Embassy Rome.
