Hungary (HU)

Hungary is a landlocked Central European nation in the heart of the Carpathian Basin — home to one of Europe's most beautiful capital cities (Budapest), one of the oldest parliaments in continuous operation, a notoriously complex but unique language, Europe's largest thermal spring lake (Lake Hévíz), and a culture that blends Magyar warrior heritage, Ottoman influence, Habsburg elegance, and post-communist resilience into something entirely its own.

Capital: Budapest

Region: Europe

Language: Hungarian

Currency: HUF (Ft)

Cost of living: Affordable (index 42)

Emergency: 112

Emergency Numbers

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General Emergency

112

Police

107

Fire Brigade

105

Ambulance

104

Poison Control

+36-80-201-199 (Toxicological Information Service — Toxikológiai Tájékoztató Szolgálat, 24/7)

Mental Health

Lelki Elsősegély Telefonszolgálat (LESZ): 116-123 (suicide prevention, 24/7). Kék Vonal: 116-111 (for children and youth).

Domestic Violence

NANE (Women's Rights Association): +36-80-505-101. Patent: +36-1-303-4040.

Child Protection

Kék Vonal (Blue Line): 116-111 (free, 24/7 for children and young people)

Road Assistance

Magyar Autóklub (MAK): 188 (roadside assistance). UNIQA / Allianz / other insurers also provide assistance lines.

How to call emergency services in Hungary

112 connects to all emergency services and works from any phone without a SIM card or credit. The operator can speak Hungarian and English. State your location clearly (address, district, city), the nature of emergency, and number of people involved. In Budapest, knowing your district number (I–XXIII) is helpful for emergency response. The 112 operator will connect you to the relevant service (police 107, fire 105, ambulance 104).