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Egypt Postal codes

مصر‎

11511Africa5 chars
Total Codes

167

Code Length

5 chars

Governorates

28

Admin Levels

3

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Understanding Egypt Postal codes

When sending parcels to Egypt, write the five-digit code (11511) legibly; EG hubs forward mis‑coded sacks to exception queues for manual research.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Egypt uses numeric postal codes with 5 digits (example: 11511). In our directory, these codes are organized from governorates down to villages.

Visual Structure

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When sending parcels to Egypt, write the five-digit code (11511) legibly; EG hubs forward mis‑coded sacks to exception queues for manual research.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Egypt organises areas for postal codes

Governorates(28)
Districts(138)
Villages(1)
1

Governorate

28 total
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2

District

138 total
3

Village

1 total

Governorates Directory

Browse all 28 top-level divisions

Addressing Mail to Egypt

Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting

1
Recipient name
2
Street address or PO Box
3
City, State/Province, Postal code
4
Country name

Sample Address Block

Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country

Delivery Best Practices

Tips for successful mail and package delivery

Always verify the postal code

Verify your postal code is complete (5 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 governorate 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 Egypt

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Egypt typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 5-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Egypt postal codes

What is the postal code format for Egypt?

Egypt uses 5 digits in the postal code. An example is 11511. When sending parcels to Egypt, write the five-digit code (11511) legibly; EG hubs forward mis‑coded sacks to exception queues for manual research.

How many governorates does Egypt have?

Egypt has 28 governorates with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Egypt?

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

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

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