Emergency Services
A community-curated guide by Iranian-Icelandic Community
National Emergency Number
The national emergency number in Iceland is 112 — for ambulance, fire department, and police. Ambulance transport costs are fixed regardless of distance. Text messaging to 112 is available for people who cannot speak. After-hours non-emergency medical care: Læknavaktin on Háaleitisbraut — open weekdays 17:00–23:30, weekends 09:00–23:30.
Emergency Ward
The emergency ward (slysadeild) at Landsspítali University Hospital in Fossvogur is open 24 hours, phone 543-2000. Go there for: severe trauma, head injuries, fractures, burns, chest pain, or breathing difficulties. Free confidential emergency care for sexual assault victims is available at the same location.
Other Emergency Contacts
Nurse advice line (24h, nationwide): 1770. Red Cross helpline: 1717 (www.1717.is). Suicide prevention Píeta: 552-2218 (www.pieta.is). Mental health crisis Hugarafl: 414-1550 (www.hugarafl.is). Police (non-emergency): 444-1000. Poison control: 543-2222.