Egypt Address Format
Egyptian addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, building number + street, district, city, then the postal code on its own line. The governorate may be added after the city but is usually optional when the city name is unambiguous.
Standard format
Local format (Arabic)
Postal code (الرمز البريدي) rules
| Field name | Postal code (الرمز البريدي) |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 11511 |
| Pattern | ^\d{5}$ |
| Rule | 5 digits, no separator; the first 2-3 digits indicate the governorate/postal region (e.g. 115xx for central Cairo). |
Fields used in Egypt
| State / region | Yes — "Governorate" locally |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "PO Box" locally |
FAQ
What is the Postal code (الرمز البريدي) format in Egypt?
The format is NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 11511. 5 digits, no separator; the first 2-3 digits indicate the governorate/postal region (e.g. 115xx for central Cairo).
How do you write an address in Egypt?
Egypt addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Egyptian addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, building number + street, district, city, then the postal code on its own line. The governorate may be added after the city but is usually optional when the city name is unambiguous.
Does Egypt use postal codes?
Yes. Egypt uses the Postal code (الرمز البريدي) in the format NNNNN (example: 11511). 5 digits, no separator; the first 2-3 digits indicate the governorate/postal region (e.g. 115xx for central Cairo).
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Sources
- https://www.egyptpost.gov.eg/
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf