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  1. Home
  2. Continents
  3. Africa
  4. Ethiopia
🇪🇹

Ethiopia Postal codes

ኢትዮጵያ

1000Africa4 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

375

Code Length

4 chars

Regions

15

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Ethiopia's 15 regions with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

Understanding Ethiopia Postal codes

Reverse‑geocoded drafts for Ethiopia still need human‑checked four-digit values (1000) because ET delivery manifests do not trust coordinates alone.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Ethiopia uses numeric postal codes with 4 digits (example: 1000). In our directory, these codes are organized from regions down to kebeles.

Visual Structure

1
0
0
0

Reverse‑geocoded drafts for Ethiopia still need human‑checked four-digit values (1000) because ET delivery manifests do not trust coordinates alone.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Ethiopia organises areas for postal codes

Regions(15)
Zones(122)
Districts(238)
1

Region

15 total
Browse all regions
2

Zone

122 total
3

District

238 total

Regions Directory

Browse all 15 top-level divisions

Addis Ababa
Afar Region
Amhara Region
Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Dire Dawa Region
Gambela Region
Harari Region
Oromiya Region
Somali Region
Tigray Region
Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Sidama Region
Central Ethiopia Regional State
South Ethiopia Regional State
South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region

Addressing Mail to Ethiopia

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 (4 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 region 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 Ethiopia

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Ethiopia typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 4-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ethiopia postal codes

What is the postal code format for Ethiopia?

Ethiopia uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 1000. Reverse‑geocoded drafts for Ethiopia still need human‑checked four-digit values (1000) because ET delivery manifests do not trust coordinates alone.

How many regions does Ethiopia have?

Ethiopia has 15 regions with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Ethiopia?

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

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

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the region, 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

1000

4 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
ET
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

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

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Ethiopia postal codes.

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

Ethiopia Postal codes

ኢትዮጵያ

1000Africa4 chars
Browse All Codes Lookup Tool
Total Codes

375

Code Length

4 chars

Regions

15

Admin Levels

3

Interactive Map

Explore Ethiopia's 15 regions with our interactive map.

Open Map

Find Post Offices

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

Find Offices

Understanding Ethiopia Postal codes

Reverse‑geocoded drafts for Ethiopia still need human‑checked four-digit values (1000) because ET delivery manifests do not trust coordinates alone.

Key Characteristics

Code Type

Numeric

Administered By

National Postal Service

Coverage

Nationwide

Postal code format breakdown

Ethiopia uses numeric postal codes with 4 digits (example: 1000). In our directory, these codes are organized from regions down to kebeles.

Visual Structure

1
0
0
0

Reverse‑geocoded drafts for Ethiopia still need human‑checked four-digit values (1000) because ET delivery manifests do not trust coordinates alone.

Administrative Hierarchy

How Ethiopia organises areas for postal codes

Regions(15)
Zones(122)
Districts(238)
1

Region

15 total
Browse all regions
2

Zone

122 total
3

District

238 total

Regions Directory

Browse all 15 top-level divisions

Addis Ababa
Afar Region
Amhara Region
Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Dire Dawa Region
Gambela Region
Harari Region
Oromiya Region
Somali Region
Tigray Region
Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region
Sidama Region
Central Ethiopia Regional State
South Ethiopia Regional State
South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region

Addressing Mail to Ethiopia

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 (4 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 region 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 Ethiopia

What to know when sending packages

Standard domestic delivery within Ethiopia typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 4-character code for fastest routing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ethiopia postal codes

What is the postal code format for Ethiopia?

Ethiopia uses 4 digits in the postal code. An example is 1000. Reverse‑geocoded drafts for Ethiopia still need human‑checked four-digit values (1000) because ET delivery manifests do not trust coordinates alone.

How many regions does Ethiopia have?

Ethiopia has 15 regions with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.

How do I find my postal code in Ethiopia?

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

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

The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the region, 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

1000

4 characters

Country Facts

Continent
Africa
ISO Alpha-2
ET
Admin Levels
3

On This Page

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

Free Postal codes tools

Look up, validate, and download Ethiopia postal codes.

Postal code lookup Address Validator Download PDF