Saudi Arabia
How to Find a Postal Code in Saudi Arabia
Find a Saudi postal code, additional number or short address through the national postal operator's services, and verify it before you ship.
Updated 14 October 2026 · 3 min read
To find a postal code in Saudi Arabia, use the services of Saudi Post (SPL), the national postal operator that manages the National Address. Because the postal code is one part of a larger address, it is best to look up the full record rather than only the five digits.
What you need
- The city and district
- The street name
- The building number, if known
A district name on its own may return several postal codes, since larger districts can be split into multiple delivery areas.
Ways to find it
- The operator's online services and app. Saudi Post provides lookup and registration services for National Addresses, where a building owner or resident can see the building number, postal code, additional number and short address. Use the operator's official channels.
- Existing registrations. Residents who have registered with government or banking services often already have a National Address in their profile.
- Post office or service centre. Staff can help with lookup and registration.
- Delivery receipts. A previous parcel label or invoice usually shows the postal code and additional number.
How to verify
- The postal code has five digits, the building number four and the additional number four.
- The short address has four letters followed by four digits.
- The district and city shown by the lookup match your own address.
- If you are sending to a business, confirm which entrance the National Address refers to.
For what each part means, read the postal code format guide.
If you are unsure
Newly built neighbourhoods may be registered later than established ones, and a building with several units can have different details for each. If the records disagree, trust the operator's current result, or ask the recipient to supply their own National Address. Write the rest of the address as shown in the address format guide.
Where UPCS fits
A UPCS code cannot be used to find a postal code, and it is not part of the National Address. It records an exact map point. Use the UPCS map to select the gate or entrance and share the SA-XXXX-XXXX code as an additional note, as described in the delivery guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who provides the Saudi National Address?
Saudi Post (SPL) is the national postal operator responsible for the National Address and provides lookup and registration services.
What if my building does not have a short address?
Owners can register or request a National Address through the operator's services. Until then, write the street, district and city in full and add a phone number.