Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Postal Code Format Explained
The Saudi postal code is five digits, and the National Address adds a building number and additional number. See each part and common errors.
Updated 14 October 2026 · 2 min read
The postal code in Saudi Arabia is a five-digit number, but it is only one part of the National Address. A complete reference also includes a four-digit building number, a four-digit additional number and, optionally, a short address of four letters and four digits.
The parts of the National Address
| Part | Format | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Building number | 4 digits | Identifies the individual building |
| Postal code | 5 digits | Identifies the delivery area (district level) |
| Additional number | 4 digits | Narrows the location within the postal code area |
| Short address | 4 letters + 4 digits | A compact reference for the above |
The building number and the additional number are separate from the postal code, so a form that asks only for a five-digit postal code is asking for just one component.
Examples of valid format
These are generic format samples and not real addresses:
- Postal code:
12345 - Building number:
1234 - Additional number:
5678 - Short address:
ABCD1234
A common written layout is building number, street, district, city, postal code, and additional number, for example 1234 Example Street, Example District, Example City 12345 - 5678.
Common mistakes
- Entering the building number in the postal code field, or the reverse. Both are numeric but differ in length: four digits versus five.
- Leaving out the additional number, which weakens delivery accuracy.
- Using letters in the numeric fields or digits in the short address letters.
- Writing the short address with a space or hyphen when the form expects a plain eight-character string.
- Using the postal code of another district because it looks similar.
See how to find a postal code in Saudi Arabia to verify a value.
Where UPCS fits
The National Address is the official reference. A UPCS code, shown as SA-XXXX-XXXX, is separate: it identifies a 3 m by 3 m cell and is not issued by Saudi Post or any authority. Do not enter a UPCS code in a postal code or short address field. It can be added in a note to mark an entrance or gate. The Saudi Arabia overview explains how both are used, and the address format guide shows the written layout.
Frequently asked questions
How many digits is a Saudi postal code?
The postal code has five digits. It is used together with a four-digit building number and a four-digit additional number in the National Address.
What is the Saudi short address?
It is a compact reference of four letters followed by four digits that stands in for the full National Address details.