افغانستان
433
4 chars
34
2
Explore Afghanistan's 34 provinces with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across Afghanistan. Find addresses and contact information.
Address APIs normalizing Afghanistan output should preserve four-digit tokens such as 1001; mismatches against AF reference tables surface as hard.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Postal codes in Afghanistan are not used. The country has not implemented a postal code system for its addresses.
Visual Structure
Address APIs normalizing Afghanistan output should preserve four-digit tokens such as 1001; mismatches against AF reference tables surface as hard.
How Afghanistan organises areas for postal codes
Browse all 34 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country
Tips for successful mail and package delivery
Always verify the postal code
Verify your postal code is complete (4 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.
Include all address levels
Write the full address hierarchy for best results.
Avoid abbreviations
Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.
Don't omit the postal code
Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Afghanistan typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 4-character code for fastest routing.
Common questions about Afghanistan postal codes
Afghanistan uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 1001. Address APIs normalizing Afghanistan output should preserve four-digit tokens such as 1001; mismatches against AF reference tables surface as hard.
Afghanistan has 34 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.
افغانستان
433
4 chars
34
2
Explore Afghanistan's 34 provinces with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across Afghanistan. Find addresses and contact information.
Address APIs normalizing Afghanistan output should preserve four-digit tokens such as 1001; mismatches against AF reference tables surface as hard.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Postal codes in Afghanistan are not used. The country has not implemented a postal code system for its addresses.
Visual Structure
Address APIs normalizing Afghanistan output should preserve four-digit tokens such as 1001; mismatches against AF reference tables surface as hard.
How Afghanistan organises areas for postal codes
Browse all 34 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country
Tips for successful mail and package delivery
Always verify the postal code
Verify your postal code is complete (4 digits) before sending. Use our lookup tool to confirm accuracy.
Include all address levels
Write the full address hierarchy for best results.
Avoid abbreviations
Write out full province names to prevent sorting errors.
Don't omit the postal code
Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Afghanistan typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 4-character code for fastest routing.
Common questions about Afghanistan postal codes
Afghanistan uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 1001. Address APIs normalizing Afghanistan output should preserve four-digit tokens such as 1001; mismatches against AF reference tables surface as hard.
Afghanistan has 34 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.