Germany ZIP code and address format

Postal code format in Germany

How to write an address in Germany

John Smith
Company Name
123 Main Street
26133 CITY
GERMANY

• The postal code goes before the city, on the same line.
• Write the city in capital letters.
• Required parts: street address, city, ZIP/postal code.
• When you send mail from abroad, add GERMANY as the last line.

Neighbouring countries

• AustriaNNNN
• BelgiumNNNN
• CzechiaNNN NN
• DenmarkNNNN
• FranceNNNNN
• LuxembourgNNNN
• NetherlandsNNNN AA
• PolandNN-NNN
• SwitzerlandNNNN

Other countries with the NNNNN format

Åland Islands, Algeria, American Samoa, Bhutan, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Iraq, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia.

Questions about Germany postal codes

What is the ZIP code format in Germany?

Germany uses 5-digit numeric postal codes in the format NNNNN (N is a digit, A is a letter), for example 26133 or 53225.

How do I find the ZIP code of an address in Germany?

Type the address in the search box or click the place on the map. Zipdress shows the full address and its postal code. You can also check the official postal code search of Germany.

How do I write an address in Germany?

Use this order, one part per line: John Smith / Company Name / 123 Main Street / 26133 CITY. The postal code goes before the city, on the same line.