When traveling to a new destination, safety is always a top priority. Whether you’re exploring Aruba’s beaches or enjoying its nightlife, having access to essential emergency phone numbers in Aruba can give you peace of mind.

This guide provides a list of invaluable phone numbers that you should keep handy during your stay in Aruba. From emergency services to consular assistance, these numbers ensure you’re prepared for any situation that may arise on the island.

Most Important Aruba Phone Numbers

Aruba is considered very safe, however you never know when things can go wrong. Consider this your emergency Aruba phone book with all of the numbers you’ll need if you find yourself in any kind of trouble on the island.

The Aruba Emergency Number

• General Emergency (Police, Ambulance, Fire): 911
  • This is the main emergency number in Aruba for any urgent assistance needed from the police, medical services (ambulance), or fire department.

Police and Law Enforcement

For emergencies, please dial 911. If you require non-emergency police assistance, you can contact the them at their general number: +297 527 2900 or reach a specific location below.

• Police Department (Oranjestad): 100

• Police Department (Noord): 107

• Police Department (San Nicolas): 104

• Police Department (Santa Cruz): 105

Medical Assistance

• Hospital in Oranjestad (Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Hospital): +297 527 4000
  • Location: Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Hospitaal Boulevard 1, Oranjestad

• Medical Center in San Nicolas (Dr. Rudy Engelbrecht): +297 584 8833
  • Location: Bernhardstraat 75, San Nicolas

• Urgent Care: +297 586 0448
  • Location: Noord 63, Noord Medical Center, Oranjestad

Other Safety Contacts

• Coast Guard Aruba: 913
  • For emergencies at sea, including water rescues in Aruba.

• Aruba Airport: +297 524 2424
  • For issues related to travel or security at Queen Beatrix International Airport.

Consular Assistance

• U.S. Consulate General in Curacao (Responsible for Aruba): +1 503 420 3115 or +5999 433 2200 or +1 301 985 8733
  • If you’re a U.S. citizen in need of consular assistance in Aruba.

• Canadian Consular Services in Curacao (Responsible for Aruba): +5999 560 9936
  • For Canadian citizens needing assistance in Aruba.

Fun Facts about Telephone Numbers in Aruba

With the important things out of the way, let’s talk briefly about the more fun part of Aruba’s phone numbers.

Phone Number Structure in Aruba

Like most countries, Aruba has a specific structure to their telephone numbers.

• Country Code in Aruba
  • Aruba’s country code is +297. This is used when dialing Aruba from another country.

• Local Aruba Phone Numbers
  • After the country code, Aruba telephone numbers consist of 7 digits.

• Example Phone Formats
  • International Format: +297 123 4567
  • Local Format: 123 4567

• Area Codes in Aruba
  • An Aruba area code does not exist on the island. However, the first digit or digits of the number will often indicate whether it’s a landline or mobile.

• Landline Numbers
  • Typically start with a digit in the 28, 52, or 58.
  • Example: +297 581 2345

• Mobile Numbers
  • Usually begin with 56, 59, 64, 73, 74, or 99.
  • Example: +297 591 2345

Dialing a Phone in Aruba

Making a phone call in Aruba is pretty straight forward. You’re either using your cell phone, in which case you can simply dial the number as you would from home, and it should connect (your cell service provider will likely charge you for international roaming). Or you can use a phone from your hotel with the Aruba dialing code. For those instances, use the below to get your call where its going.

• Local Calls: Simply dial the 7-digit number if you are calling within Aruba.

• International Calls from Aruba: Dial 00 (Aruba international phone code) followed by the country code, area code, and the local number (again noting that you will likely be charged by the phone provider for international calling).

Pro Tip: When possible, use Facetime, Whatsapp, Viber, or one of the other online phone providers for free international calling.