Important Telephone Numbers in Paraguay

This guide provides important emergency and service telephone numbers in Paraguay, including police, firefighters, ambulance services, assistance for women and children, electricity, water, migration, tourism, airports and other public services.

🚨 Emergency? If you are in immediate danger, need police assistance, or require urgent emergency help, call 911. For medical emergencies, call 141. For firefighters, call 132.

🚨 Emergency Telephone Numbers in Paraguay

Police Emergency

National Police emergency service for crimes, immediate danger and urgent police assistance.

911

Firefighters

Volunteer Firefighters emergency number for fires, rescues and other urgent incidents.

132

Ambulance / Medical Emergency (SEME)

Servicio de Emergencia Médica Extrahospitalaria for medical emergencies and urgent ambulance assistance.

141

SOS Mujer

Emergency assistance and support service for women experiencing violence.

137

Fono Ayuda – Children

Telephone assistance for children and adolescents.

147

ANDE Electricity Emergency

Electricity service complaints and emergency assistance through the Administración Nacional de Electricidad.

160

ESSAP Water Service

Telephone service for water and sanitation-related complaints and assistance.

162

COPACO Telephone Information

Telephone directory and information service.

118

The emergency numbers above are listed by Paraguay's official government Portal Paraguay. Emergency numbers include 911, 132, 141, 137, 147, 160 and 162.

🏛️ Important Government & Public Services

National Migration Directorate

Dirección Nacional de Migraciones. Useful for residence, immigration, migration procedures and related services.

+595 21 411 2000

Ministry of Public Health

Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare.

+595 21 237 4000

SENATUR – Tourism Information

Official tourism information from the Secretaría Nacional de Turismo.

+595 21 494 110

SENATUR – Central Office

Central office of Paraguay's National Tourism Secretariat.

+595 21 441 530

DINAC – Civil Aviation Authority

Dirección Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil.

+595 21 606 464

Paraguay Government Portal

Government information and telephone directory services are also available through the official government portal.

118

⚡ Utilities & Essential Services

ANDE – Electricity

For electricity-related complaints and assistance. ANDE also lists regional service contacts.

160

ESSAP – Water & Sanitation

Official telephone service for ESSAP water and sanitation services.

162

COPACO – Telephone Directory

Telephone directory and information service.

118

ANDE Main Telephone

General ANDE contact number.

+595 21 211001

ANDE Electricity Complaints

Electricity complaints. From mobile phones, ANDE indicates that 160 can be dialed directly without the 021 prefix.

021 160

✈️ Airports & Aviation in Paraguay

Silvio Pettirossi International Airport

Main international airport serving Asunción, located in Luque.

+595 21 688 2000

Silvio Pettirossi Airport – Alternative Line

Additional official airport contact number.

+595 21 645 600

Guaraní International Airport

International airport serving the Ciudad del Este area, located in Minga Guazú.

+595 64 420 813

DINAC – Civil Aviation Authority

National authority responsible for civil aviation in Paraguay.

+595 21 606 464

🧳 Tourism & Visitor Assistance

SENATUR Tourist Information

Official tourist information service for visitors to Paraguay.

+595 21 494 110

SENATUR Central Office

Central office of the Secretaría Nacional de Turismo.

+595 21 441 530

SENATUR currently lists +595 21 494 110 for tourist information and +595 21 441 530 for its central office.

🛂 Immigration & Migration in Paraguay

Dirección Nacional de Migraciones

Contact the National Migration Directorate for immigration, residence, migration procedures, certificates and related services.

+595 21 411 2000

Central office: Asunción.

The National Migration Directorate currently publishes +595 21 411 2000 as its central telephone number.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family, Women & Children Assistance

Fono Ayuda – Children & Adolescents

Telephone assistance for children and adolescents.

147

SOS Mujer

Emergency assistance and support for women experiencing violence.

137

MINNA – Ministry of Children & Adolescents

Ministry responsible for policies and services concerning children and adolescents.

021 207 161

🏥 Medical & Health Services

SEME – Medical Emergency

National emergency medical service for urgent medical assistance.

141

Ministry of Public Health

Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare.

+595 21 237 4000

IPS Hospital Central

Instituto de Previsión Social Hospital Central contact information.

+595 21 290 136
Important: For an immediate medical emergency, use 141 (SEME) rather than relying on a hospital's general telephone number.

📞 Paraguay Emergency Numbers – Quick Reference

Police

911

Firefighters

132

Ambulance

141

Children

147

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main emergency number in Paraguay?

The main emergency number for police assistance in Paraguay is 911. Paraguay's official government portal also lists 132 for firefighters and 141 for emergency medical services.

What number should I call for an ambulance in Paraguay?

For an emergency medical service, call 141 (SEME).

What is the Paraguay fire department emergency number?

The emergency number for Volunteer Firefighters in Paraguay is 132.

What is the police emergency number in Paraguay?

Call 911 for the National Police emergency service.

What number can women call for emergency assistance?

Paraguay's official government portal lists 137 (SOS Mujer) for assistance to women.

What is the telephone number for children in Paraguay?

147 (Fono Ayuda) is the government-listed assistance number for children and adolescents.

What is the ANDE emergency number?

ANDE lists 160 for electricity-related complaints and assistance. ANDE also states that calls from mobile phones can be made directly to 160 without the 021 prefix.

What is the ESSAP telephone number?

Paraguay's official government portal lists 162 for ESSAP services.

What is the Paraguay immigration telephone number?

The Dirección Nacional de Migraciones currently lists +595 21 411 2000 as its central telephone number.

What is the tourist information number in Paraguay?

SENATUR currently lists +595 21 494 110 for tourist information.

Can tourists use Paraguay emergency numbers?

Yes. Visitors and tourists can use Paraguay's emergency telephone numbers. If you have an urgent emergency, call the appropriate emergency service immediately.

Are these numbers available throughout Paraguay?

The principal emergency numbers such as 911, 132 and 141 are national emergency services. Some institutional and utility telephone numbers may have specific regional offices or operating hours, so check the relevant institution for location-specific assistance.

⚠️ Important Safety Information

This page is intended as a quick reference and does not replace official emergency instructions. Telephone numbers and service arrangements can change. For an emergency, contact the appropriate official emergency service immediately.

For government procedures and current institutional contacts, verify information through the relevant Paraguayan government institution.