Good to know · Emergencies

Know urgent care vs emergency room and the 112

For life-threatening emergencies dial 1-1-2, the free 24-hour regional emergency number; the Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC) coordinates prehospital care.

Why it matters: Knowing who to call matters from day one.
When: Any emergency or urgent medical problem.
Last checked: 7 Oct 2026

Cost: Free call.

What you need

None.

Steps

Emergency
Dial 1-1-2: free, covers the whole region, 24 hours.
Alternative
The 112 Canarias app offers voice call or text chat, GPS location and photo/video; run by the 1-1-2 coordination center.
Non-emergency urgent needs
Ask your centro de salud which urgent services operate in your area; none documented here.

Where

112 Canarias
112
24 hours
https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/emergencias/centro-coordinador-112/
Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC)
24 hours
https://www.gobiernodecanarias.org/administracionespublicas/innovacioncalidad/cartas/suc/unidad.html

Tips

Install the 112 Canarias app if speaking aloud may be hard; it can send GPS location.

Official sources

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