Pakistan Postal Codes & ZIP Codes: Postcode System, GPOs & Courier Routing
Need a postal code for an online shopping form or a courier booking? Learn how Pakistan’s 5-digit postal codes work, where to find yours and how to write your address.
Postal codes in Pakistan have 5 digits. Pakistan Post runs the postal code system. Its website is pakpost.gov.pk.
1How to Find Your Postal Code
We do not list postal codes here, because a wrong code is worse than none. To find yours:
- Check the address on a utility bill, such as your electricity or gas bill.
- Look it up on the Pakistan Post website, pakpost.gov.pk.
- Ask at your local post office.
2Postal Codes and Private Couriers
Postal codes are part of Pakistan Post’s system. Private couriers may rely more on your city, full address and phone number. Whichever you use, fill in every part of the address carefully.
3How to Write Your Address for Online Orders
When you order from a shop in Pakistan or abroad (such as AliExpress or Amazon), fill in your address like this:
Recipient Name: [Full Name]
Street Address: House #, Street #, Sector / Block, Near [Prominent Landmark]
City: Lahore (or Karachi, Islamabad, etc.)
State / Province: Punjab (or Sindh, KPK, Balochistan)
Postal Code / ZIP: your 5-digit postal code
Mobile: +92 3XX XXXXXXX (the rider will call this number)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Does Pakistan use “ZIP code” or “postal code”?
Both. Pakistan Post calls it a postal code. Many international shopping sites call the same box a “ZIP code”. In Pakistan, both mean the 5-digit postal code.
Q.Where can I find my postal code?
Check the address on a utility bill, such as your electricity or gas bill, look it up on the Pakistan Post website, or ask at your local post office.
Q.What if I write the wrong postal code?
It may slow things down. Private couriers often rely on the city, full address and phone number, so make sure those are correct. For Pakistan Post, a correct postal code matters more.
Q.Is there a full list of postal codes?
Pakistan Post runs the postal code system. Check its website, pakpost.gov.pk, or ask at your local post office for the right code.