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Emergency ambulance
When a person’s life is at risk and immediate medical help is needed. You can also call 112.
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When there is no immediate danger
Information lines for advice and routine enquiries. In an emergency use 112 or 113.
Riga Municipal Police
+371 67181818Unified information line. For immediate police assistance call 112.
24/7
Official source ↗Family doctor advice
+371 66016001For acute concerns without a threat to life when your family doctor is unavailable. Normal operator charges apply.
Weekdays 17:00–08:00; weekends and public holidays 24/7
Official source ↗State Police
+371 67075333Information, services and non-urgent enquiries. For urgent police assistance call 112.
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30
Official source ↗Riga city information
1201Public-space issues and municipal reports without immediate danger. For a threat to people or property call 112.
24/7
Official source ↗What to tell the dispatcher
Your location
Give the exact address, nearby street or a clear landmark. Add the entrance, floor and door code when relevant.
What happened
Briefly describe the situation and how many people need help.
Follow instructions
Answer the questions. Do not end the call before the dispatcher.
If speaking is difficult or unsafe
The “112 Latvija” app helps prepare a structured SMS to 112. This provides additional access, including for people with hearing or speech difficulties. Call if you can speak.
112 Latvija app and instructions ↗Official warnings & safety
During a disaster follow official emergency-service instructions. Find warnings, shelter information and guidance for dangerous situations on 112.lv.
112.lv ↗Contacts checked on 1 November 2026. Times are local to Latvia. Normal operator charges may apply to information lines.
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