Portugal
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7 chars
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Explore Portugal's 21 districts with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across Portugal. Find addresses and contact information.
Within Portugal, national post expects seven-digit identifiers like 1000-001 on the address; under PT, automated sorting reads this token before.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Portugal uses numeric postal codes with 7 digits (example: 1000-001). In our directory, these codes are organized from districts down to localities.
Visual Structure
Within Portugal, national post expects seven-digit identifiers like 1000-001 on the address; under PT, automated sorting reads this token before.
How Portugal organises areas for postal codes
Browse all 21 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country
Tips for successful mail and package delivery
Always verify the postal code
Verify your postal code is complete (7 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 district names to prevent sorting errors.
Don't omit the postal code
Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Portugal typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 7-character code for fastest routing.
Common questions about Portugal postal codes
Portugal uses 7 digits in the postal code. An example is 1000-001. Within Portugal, national post expects seven-digit identifiers like 1000-001 on the address; under PT, automated sorting reads this token before.
Portugal has 21 districts with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by district to find the exact postal code for your location.
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the district, before the country name when mailing internationally.
Portugal
5.5K
7 chars
21
3
Explore Portugal's 21 districts with our interactive map.
Locate post offices across Portugal. Find addresses and contact information.
Within Portugal, national post expects seven-digit identifiers like 1000-001 on the address; under PT, automated sorting reads this token before.
Key Characteristics
Code Type
Numeric
Administered By
National Postal Service
Coverage
Nationwide
Portugal uses numeric postal codes with 7 digits (example: 1000-001). In our directory, these codes are organized from districts down to localities.
Visual Structure
Within Portugal, national post expects seven-digit identifiers like 1000-001 on the address; under PT, automated sorting reads this token before.
How Portugal organises areas for postal codes
Browse all 21 top-level divisions
Step-by-step guide for correct address formatting
Sample Address Block
Name; Street; City, State Postcode; Country
Tips for successful mail and package delivery
Always verify the postal code
Verify your postal code is complete (7 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 district names to prevent sorting errors.
Don't omit the postal code
Missing postal codes cause significant delivery delays and may result in returned mail.
What to know when sending packages
Standard domestic delivery within Portugal typically takes 2–7 business days. International packages require complete address information including the postal code. Always include the correct 7-character code for fastest routing.
Common questions about Portugal postal codes
Portugal uses 7 digits in the postal code. An example is 1000-001. Within Portugal, national post expects seven-digit identifiers like 1000-001 on the address; under PT, automated sorting reads this token before.
Portugal has 21 districts with postal code coverage. Use our browse tool to explore them.
Use our free lookup or browse by district to find the exact postal code for your location.
The postal code is written on the same line as or immediately after the district, before the country name when mailing internationally.