Two reasons why Hong Kong does not use a postcode system

According to the information provided by the Hongkong Post website, Hongkong Post mainly considers the following two reasons for not adopting the postal code system:

1. Hongkong Post has set up a mechanical letter sorting system, and the efficiency of postal services has reached the highest level

Hongkong Post is currently adopting a mechanical letter sorting system, which is equipped with an optical text reading function, and can automatically recognize more than 90% of printed Chinese addresses and printed or handwritten English addresses. At the same time, Hongkong Post’s letter sorting system has also been able to sort mail by individual delivery sections. Therefore, the introduction of the postal code system in Hong Kong to improve postal efficiency has had little effect.

2. There are more than 3 million addresses in Hong Kong, and it is difficult to assign independent postal codes one by one

As mentioned earlier, overseas zip codes are mainly composed of 5 to 7 digits, representing different buildings divided by districts and streets within the delivery area. However, as a high-density city, Hong Kong has more than 3 million residential and commercial addresses. Hongkong Post estimates that if it is necessary to systematically assign unique postal codes to these 3 million addresses, the codes may be as long as 15 digits. Therefore, Hongkong Post believes that it is not convenient to introduce a postal code system in Hong Kong.

⏰ Will there be postcodes in Hong Kong in the future?

According to Hongkong Post, based on the above two considerations, recipients in Hong Kong can already enjoy efficient and high-quality postal services even if they do not have a Hongkong postcode. Therefore, Hongkong Post has no plan to introduce postcodes.

? Common Incorrect Zip Codes and Their Uses

As there is no Hong Kong Postcode, if you fill in 852/ 999077 will be incorrect. Wrong information may affect the shipping process of your express.

Can I leave the zip code field blank

You may leave the zip code field blank. If the zip code is required, you can fill in 000000 or 0000. Now that you know what the Hong Kong postal code is, remember to enter 000000 or 0000 in the postal code column when sending international express or shopping online on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Taobao in the future!

FAQ section

What zip code should be filled in when sending to Hong Kong

Hong Kong does not use zip codes, but it uses a postal code system called the Hong Kong Postal Code. The Hong Kong Postal Code consists of 6 digits and is placed before the locality, town or village name on the mailing address. The first two digits represent the area or district code, while the remaining four digits represent the specific post office or delivery area.

Therefore, when sending mail or parcels to Hong Kong, the sender should include the full and correct postal address, including the recipient’s name, building name, floor or unit number, street name, district, and the Hong Kong Postal Code.

Will filling in the wrong zip code affect the logistics?

Filling in the wrong postal code may cause delays in delivery or even result in the mail being delivered to the wrong address. It is always important to ensure that the correct and complete address, including the postal code, is provided when sending mail or parcels to Hong Kong to ensure timely and accurate delivery.