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The single emergency number is 112
Moldova has a single emergency number, 112, which connects you to the fire department, police, ambulance, and rescue services. Calls are free from any phone, including those without a SIM card. The operator speaks Romanian, but in the city center, Russian is often understood as well.
Main Emergency Services
- Police — 902 (or 112)
- Fire Department — 901 (or 112)
- Ambulance — 903 (or 112)
- Gas emergency service — 904 (or 112)
Medical Care in Chisinau
Emergency Medical Center
Address: 1 Toma Ciorbă St. Phone: 022 250 817. This is the main emergency hospital in Chisinau—it is open 24 hours a day.
Hospital Admission Information
Phone: 022 235 285—if you need to find out which hospital a patient has been admitted to.
Pharmacies
There are many 24-hour pharmacies in Chisinau. Search for “Farmacii de gardă” or “Farmacii 24/24” on Google Maps—there are some in every district of the city.
Utility Emergency Services
- Electricity emergency service: 022 431 111
- Water emergency service (Apă-Canal): 022 256 666
- Gas emergency service: 904 (or 112)
Embassies and Consulates in Chișinău
Embassy of Ukraine
Address: 17 Vasile Lupu St. Phone: +373 22 582 151. Website: moldova.mfa.gov.ua
Embassy of Romania
Address: 42 Pușkin St. Phone: +373 22 222 628.
Embassy of Russia
Address: 153 Ştefan cel Mare St. Phone: +373 22 234 943.
German Embassy
Address: 35 Maria Cibotari St. Phone: +373 22 200 600.
British Embassy
Address: 18 Nicolae Iorga Street. Phone: +373 22 225 902.
U.S. Embassy
Address: 103 Meles Street. Phone: +373 22 408 300.
Useful Contacts for Tourists
- Toll-free directory assistance (full listings): 1188
- Information service (limited information): 1189
- Chisinau Tourist Information Center: visit.chisinau.md
- Moldova’s international dialing code: +373
- Chisinau area code: 022
FAQ
What is the general emergency number in Moldova?
112 — a single number that connects you to all emergency services. It’s free.
Do emergency services speak Ukrainian or Russian?
The official language is Romanian. In Chisinau, operators often understand Russian.
Where can I find a 24-hour pharmacy?
Search for “Farmacie de gardă” on Google Maps—there are 24-hour pharmacies in every major district.
How do you call an ambulance in Moldova?
Dial 903 or 112. Give the address as precisely as possible.
What should you do if your belongings are stolen?
Contact the police—call 902 or 112, or go in person to the nearest police station. They’ll issue you a report for your insurance company. Keep receipts and documents separate from your belongings.