Poland (PL)
Poland is the largest country in Central Europe and a dynamic EU member state with one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe over the past two decades.
Capital: Warsaw
Region: Europe
Language: Polish
Currency: PLN (zł)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 43)
Emergency: 112
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
112
Police
997
Fire Brigade
998
Ambulance
999
Poison Control
+48 61 847 69 46 (Poznań Poison Centre, 24/7) or 112
Mental Health
Telefon Zaufania dla Dorosłych: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Domestic Violence
Niebieska Linia: 800 120 002 (free, 24/7)
Child Protection
Telefon Zaufania dla Dzieci: 116 111 (free, 24/7)
Road Assistance
PZM/Auto Pomoc: 1 9637. POMOC DROGOWA nationwide: 9637. Many insurers include roadside assistance.
Nocna i Świąteczna Opieka Zdrowotna
116 117 (NFZ helpline)
Out-of-hours medical care through the NFZ (National Health Fund) network. Available at designated clinics (przychodnie) outside normal hours.
Weekdays from 18:00, weekends and public holidays 08:00–08:00 (24h).
How to call emergency services in Poland
Calling 112 works from any phone without a SIM card, free. State your location, type of emergency, and number of people affected. Operators speak Polish; English-speaking dispatchers may be available in larger cities but not guaranteed — speak slowly and clearly.