Global Postal Code Lookup

Find postal code formats and examples for countries worldwide. Essential reference for international shipping and e-commerce.

Country	Format	Example	Length	Notes
🇺🇸United States	NNNNN or NNNNN-NNNN	90210 or 90210-1234	5 or 9 digits	ZIP codes, optional +4 extension for more precise delivery
🇬🇧United Kingdom	AAN NAA or AANN NAA	SW1A 1AA or M1 1AA	6-7 characters	Postcodes with letters and numbers, space in middle
🇨🇦Canada	ANA NAN	K1A 0A6	6 characters	Postal codes alternating letters and numbers with space
🇩🇪Germany	NNNNN	10115	5 digits	Postleitzahl (PLZ), first digit indicates region
🇫🇷France	NNNNN	75001	5 digits	Code postal, first two digits indicate department
🇯🇵Japan	NNN-NNNN	100-0001	7 digits	Postal codes with hyphen, covers small areas
🇦🇺Australia	NNNN	2000	4 digits	Postcodes, first digit indicates state/territory
🇨🇳China	NNNNNN	100000	6 digits	Postal codes, first two digits indicate province
🇮🇳India	NNNNNN	110001	6 digits	PIN codes, first digit indicates region
🇧🇷Brazil	NNNNN-NNN	01310-100	8 digits	CEP codes with hyphen after 5th digit
🇮🇹Italy	NNNNN	00118	5 digits	Codice di Avviamento Postale (CAP)
🇪🇸Spain	NNNNN	28001	5 digits	Código postal, first two digits indicate province
🇳🇱Netherlands	NNNN AA	1012 JS	6 characters	Postcode with space between numbers and letters
🇰🇷South Korea	NNNNN	03187	5 digits	New postal code system since 2015
🇲🇽Mexico	NNNNN	01000	5 digits	Código postal, first digit indicates region
🇷🇺Russia	NNNNNN	101000	6 digits	Postal index, first three digits indicate region
🇨🇭Switzerland	NNNN	8001	4 digits	Postleitzahl, first digit indicates region
🇸🇪Sweden	NNN NN	111 29	5 digits	Postnummer with space after third digit
🇳🇴Norway	NNNN	0001	4 digits	Postnummer, covers small geographic areas
🇩🇰Denmark	NNNN	1000	4 digits	Postnummer, first digit indicates region
🇧🇪Belgium	NNNN	1000	4 digits	Postcode, first digit indicates province
🇦🇹Austria	NNNN	1010	4 digits	Postleitzahl, first digit indicates region
🇸🇬Singapore	NNNNNN	018956	6 digits	Postal codes cover small areas, very precise
🇹🇭Thailand	NNNNN	10100	5 digits	Postal codes, first two digits indicate province
🇲🇾Malaysia	NNNNN	50000	5 digits	Poskod, first two digits indicate state
🇿🇦South Africa	NNNN	7700	4 digits	Postal codes, first digit indicates province

Postal Code Information

Format Legend

• N = Number (0-9)
• A = Letter (A-Z)
• Spaces and hyphens are part of the format
• Some countries use mixed alphanumeric codes

Usage Tips

• Always include postal codes for international shipping
• Verify codes with local postal services
• Some countries have mandatory postal code requirements
• Incorrect codes may delay delivery

Important Notes

• Postal code formats may change over time
• Some countries have multiple postal code systems
• Always verify current formats with official postal services
• This information is for reference purposes only