Emergencies are the one part of a Bali trip where nobody wants to start Googling from scratch, so it helps to have the basics saved before you need them. Call 110 for police, 119 for a medical emergency, 113 for fire services, and 115 for search and rescue.
Indonesia also uses 112 as an integrated emergency number, although availability depends on the area. English support is more common in major tourist zones, but it is not guaranteed every time. Saving these contacts takes about a minute and can spare you a lot of fumbling around when the situation is already stressful enough.
Bali’s Core Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number | When to use it |
| General emergency | 112 | Integrated emergency assistance where the local 112 service is active |
| Police | 110 | Crime, threats, theft, accidents or urgent police assistance |
| Fire department | 113 | Fires and fire-related rescue |
| Ambulance / medical emergency | 119 | Urgent medical assistance and ambulance coordination |
| Search and rescue | 115 | Sea, mountain and other search-and-rescue emergencies |
Indonesia’s National Police states that 110 operates 24/7, the Ministry of Health runs PSC 119 for medical emergencies, and BASARNAS lists 115 as its emergency contact.
Try national short codes directly from your phone first. Do not automatically add +62 to 110, 112, 115 or 119. The +62 country code is used for regular Indonesian telephone numbers when calling from an overseas number.
Tourist Police: Who to Call for Lost Passports, Theft & Scams
Tourist police are useful when a problem specifically affects a visitor, including a stolen or lost passport, theft, scams, or assistance dealing with local procedures. For anything urgent or threatening your immediate safety, 110 is the clearest first call.
Bali travel directories commonly list the Tourist Assistance Centre at +62 361 224111. Direct numbers for individual tourist police posts around Kuta and Nusa Dua vary between published directories, so it is sensible to have your hotel or villa confirm the nearest post for non-emergency assistance. Seminyak travelers are close to the Kuta policing area.
Does Bali have an English-speaking emergency line? English support may be available in tourist areas, particularly through tourist-focused services, though it should not be assumed for every emergency operator. Speak slowly, give a clear landmark, and ask hotel staff or a nearby local person for help if communication becomes difficult.
Which Hospital Should You Go To in Seminyak?
For travelers around Seminyak, Siloam Hospitals Denpasar on Sunset Road is one of the nearby major hospitals. It is located at Jl. Sunset Road No. 818 in Kuta, with Siloam’s contact center available at 1-500-911.
BIMC Hospital Kuta is another established option for international visitors. Its 24-hour Accident and Emergency Centre treats travelers, expatriates and residents, and the hospital specifically provides English-speaking medical professionals. Its 24-hour emergency number is +62 361 761263.
For a life-threatening condition, call 119 or contact the nearest emergency department rather than spending time comparing facilities. Traffic can seriously affect journey times in Bali.
What to Do Before You Even Need These Numbers
Save the emergency contacts before leaving home and keep your travel insurance policy number somewhere easy to reach. Screenshot your hotel or villa address too! Location can be surprisingly tricky in Bali, especially when accommodation sits along a narrow lane. Open Google Maps, drop a pin and use Share to send your exact position to a hospital, driver, hotel staff member or anyone helping you. Knowing the closest major road or recognizable landmark also helps.
You can also get oriented with Bali’s areas before arriving, browse more Bali guides for everyday travel questions, and check the Bali weather before heading somewhere remote or out to sea.
Hopefully, these are numbers you never need. Saving them takes less than a minute, though, leaving a little more room to enjoy Bali knowing help is easier to reach if the day takes an unexpected turn.
