Greece Address Format
Greek addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street name followed by the house number, then the postal code and city on one line. Administrative regions are not normally written in addresses.
Standard format
Local format (Greek)
Postal code (Tachydromikos Kodikas) rules
| Field name | Postal code (Tachydromikos Kodikas) |
|---|---|
| Format | NNN NN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 105 63 |
| Pattern | ^\d{3} ?\d{2}$ |
| Rule | 5 digits, conventionally written with a space after the 3rd digit. The first two digits indicate the city or region. |
Fields used in Greece
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "PO Box" locally |
FAQ
What is the Postal code (Tachydromikos Kodikas) format in Greece?
The format is NNN NN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 105 63. 5 digits, conventionally written with a space after the 3rd digit. The first two digits indicate the city or region.
How do you write an address in Greece?
Greece addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Greek addresses go from smallest unit to largest: recipient, street name followed by the house number, then the postal code and city on one line. Administrative regions are not normally written in addresses.
Does Greece use postal codes?
Yes. Greece uses the Postal code (Tachydromikos Kodikas) in the format NNN NN (example: 105 63). 5 digits, conventionally written with a space after the 3rd digit. The first two digits indicate the city or region.
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Sources
- https://www.elta.gr/en-us/
- https://www.upu.int/UPU/media/upu/documents/PostCode/ManualAddressing.pdf