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  3. North America
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Canada Postal codes

Canada

K1A 0B1North America6 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

3.3K

Code Length

6 chars

Provinces

13

Admin Levels

4

Interactive Map

Explore Canada's 13 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Canada. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Canada Postal codes

Official forms in Canada ask for 6-character alphanumeric codes like K1A 0B1; CA authorities recommend copying both locality and code verbatim from a.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Canada uses alphanumeric postal codes with 6 characters (example: K1A 0B1). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to localities.

Visual Structure

K
1
A
0
B
1

Official forms in Canada ask for 6-character alphanumeric codes like K1A 0B1; CA authorities recommend copying both locality and code verbatim from a.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Canada organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(13)
Regions(1.7K)
Municipalities(1.6K)
Localities(42)
1

Province

13 total
Browse all provinces
2

Region

1.7K total
3

Municipality

1.6K total
4

Locality

42 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 13 top-level divisions

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick/Nouveau-Brunswick
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Québec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Newfoundland and Labrador

Addressing Mail to Canada

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address
3
City Province Postcode (space between province and postcode)
4
CANADA

Sample Address Block

Name; 1122 Pine Street; Calgary AB T2P 3Z3; CANADA

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (6 characters) 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.

Shipping to Canada

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Canada typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 6-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canada postal codes

What is the postal code format for Canada?

Canada uses 6 characters in the postal code. An example is K1A 0B1. Official forms in Canada ask for 6-character alphanumeric codes like K1A 0B1; CA authorities recommend copying both locality and code verbatim from a.

How many provinces does Canada have?

Canada has 13 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Canada?

Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Canada address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.

More Countries in North America

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AG

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Anguilla

AI

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Aruba

AW

🇧🇧

Barbados

BB

🇧🇱

Saint Barthelemy

BL

🇧🇲

Bermuda

BM

View all countries in North America

Example Code

K1A 0B1

6 characters

Country Facts

Continent
North America
ISO Alpha-2
CA
Admin Levels
4

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyProvinces DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Canada postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. North America
  4. Canada
🇨🇦

Canada Postal codes

Canada

K1A 0B1North America6 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

3.3K

Code Length

6 chars

Provinces

13

Admin Levels

4

Interactive Map

Explore Canada's 13 provinces with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

Locate post offices across Canada. Find addresses and contact information.

Find Offices

Understanding Canada Postal codes

Official forms in Canada ask for 6-character alphanumeric codes like K1A 0B1; CA authorities recommend copying both locality and code verbatim from a.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Canada uses alphanumeric postal codes with 6 characters (example: K1A 0B1). In our directory, these codes are organized from provinces down to localities.

Visual Structure

K
1
A
0
B
1

Official forms in Canada ask for 6-character alphanumeric codes like K1A 0B1; CA authorities recommend copying both locality and code verbatim from a.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Canada organises areas for postal codes

Provinces(13)
Regions(1.7K)
Municipalities(1.6K)
Localities(42)
1

Province

13 total
Browse all provinces
2

Region

1.7K total
3

Municipality

1.6K total
4

Locality

42 total

Provinces Directory

Browse all 13 top-level divisions

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick/Nouveau-Brunswick
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Québec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Newfoundland and Labrador

Addressing Mail to Canada

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address
3
City Province Postcode (space between province and postcode)
4
CANADA

Sample Address Block

Name; 1122 Pine Street; Calgary AB T2P 3Z3; CANADA

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (6 characters) 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.

Shipping to Canada

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Canada typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 6-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Canada postal codes

What is the postal code format for Canada?

Canada uses 6 characters in the postal code. An example is K1A 0B1. Official forms in Canada ask for 6-character alphanumeric codes like K1A 0B1; CA authorities recommend copying both locality and code verbatim from a.

How many provinces does Canada have?

Canada has 13 provinces with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Canada?

Use our free lookup or browse by province to find the exact postal code for your location.

Where do I write the postal code on a Canada address?

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the province, before the country name when mailing internationally.

More Countries in North America

🇦🇬

Antigua and Barbuda

AG

🇦🇮

Anguilla

AI

🇦🇼

Aruba

AW

🇧🇧

Barbados

BB

🇧🇱

Saint Barthelemy

BL

🇧🇲

Bermuda

BM

View all countries in North America

Example Code

K1A 0B1

6 characters

Country Facts

Continent
North America
ISO Alpha-2
CA
Admin Levels
4

On This Page

OverviewMap & Post OfficesAbout the SystemPostal code formatAdmin HierarchyProvinces DirectoryAddress GuideDelivery TipsShipping InfoFAQRelated Countries

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Canada postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF