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  2. Continents
  3. Africa
  4. Egypt
🇪🇬

Egypt Postal codes

مصر‎

11511Africa5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

167

Code Length

5 chars

Governorates

28

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Egypt's 28 governorates with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

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

1
1
5
1
1

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
Browse all governorates
2

District

138 total
3

Village

1 total

Governorates Directory

Browse all 28 top-level divisions

Muḩāfaz̧at Sūhāj
North Sinai
Muḩāfaz̧at Qinā
Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ
Kafr ash Shaykh
South Sinai Governorate
Damietta Governorate
Port Said
Muḩāfaz̧at Banī Suwayf
Muḩāfaz̧at Asyūţ
Muḩāfaz̧at Aswān
Suez
Muḩāfaz̧at ash Sharqīyah
New Valley
Muḩāfaz̧at al Qalyūbīyah
Cairo Governorate
+12 more

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.

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AO

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BI

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BJ

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BW

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Democratic Republic of the Congo

CD

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Example Code

11511

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
EG
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

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

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Egypt postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF
  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Africa
  4. Egypt
🇪🇬

Egypt Postal codes

مصر‎

11511Africa5 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

167

Code Length

5 chars

Governorates

28

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Egypt's 28 governorates with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

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

1
1
5
1
1

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
Browse all governorates
2

District

138 total
3

Village

1 total

Governorates Directory

Browse all 28 top-level divisions

Muḩāfaz̧at Sūhāj
North Sinai
Muḩāfaz̧at Qinā
Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ
Kafr ash Shaykh
South Sinai Governorate
Damietta Governorate
Port Said
Muḩāfaz̧at Banī Suwayf
Muḩāfaz̧at Asyūţ
Muḩāfaz̧at Aswān
Suez
Muḩāfaz̧at ash Sharqīyah
New Valley
Muḩāfaz̧at al Qalyūbīyah
Cairo Governorate
+12 more

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.

More Countries in Africa

🇦🇴

Angola

AO

🇧🇫

Burkina Faso

BF

🇧🇮

Burundi

BI

🇧🇯

Benin

BJ

🇧🇼

Botswana

BW

🇨🇩

Democratic Republic of the Congo

CD

View all countries in Africa

Example Code

11511

5 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
EG
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

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

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Egypt postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF