Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Region
Africa
Format
- no codes -

What is Democratic Republic of the Congo Postal Code?

Postal codes in Democratic Republic of the Congo (also known as ZIP codes) are alphanumeric codes used by the postal service to identify specific geographic areas for efficient mail sorting and delivery. The postal code format in Africa is Middle Africa. These codes help ensure your mail and packages reach their destination accurately and quickly.

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How to Address Mail to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Standard Address Format (click to edit)
RecipientJohn Doe
Street123 Example Street
City & Postal- no codes - Kinshasa
CountryDEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Addressing Tips for Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Postal code format: - no codes -
  • Write postal code before the city name
  • Country name in UPPERCASE on last line
  • Capital: Kinshasa
  • ISO country code: CD

Shipping to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Domestic Delivery
2-7 days
Within Democratic Republic of the Congo
International
7-21 days
Varies by origin
Customs Threshold
Varies
Duty-free limit

Local Carriers in Democratic Republic of the Congo

National Postal Service

Democratic Republic of the Congo: International Carriers

DHL FedEx UPS

Shipping Tips (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  • Always include postal code in format - no codes - for faster delivery
  • Items above Varies may incur customs duties
  • Track your package using the carrier's tracking number
  • Consider insurance for valuable shipments

Democratic Republic of the Congo Location Information

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa Map
  • Region Africa
  • Subregion Middle Africa
  • Capital Kinshasa
  • Phone Code +243
  • Currency CDF
  • Coordinates 0, 25
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Popular Cities in Democratic Republic of the Congo

26 States Postal Codes in Democratic Republic of the Congo

State Latitude Longitude
Bas-Uélé 3.99 24.904
Équateur -2.736 23.625
Haut-Katanga -10.41 27.55
Haut-Lomami -7.705 24.904
Haut-Uélé 3.585 28.299
Ituri 1.596 29.418
Kasaï -5.047 20.712
Kasaï Central -8.44 20.417
Kasaï Oriental -6.034 23.573
Kinshasa -4.442 15.266
Kongo Central -5.237 13.914
Kwango -6.434 17.669
Kwilu -5.119 18.428
Lomami -6.145 24.524
Lualaba -10.481 25.63
Mai-Ndombe -2.636 18.428
Maniema -3.073 26.041
Mongala 1.996 21.475
Nord-Kivu -0.792 29.046
Nord-Ubangi 3.788 21.475
Sankuru -2.844 23.382
Sud-Kivu -3.012 28.299
Sud-Ubangi 3.23 19.188
Tanganyika -6.274 27.925
Tshopo 0.546 24.904
Tshuapa -0.99 23.029

Did You Know?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has 26 provinces/states and 69 cities/districts in its postal system.
Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in Africa and uses the Congolese Franc (CDF) as its official currency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The postal code format in Democratic Republic of the Congo is - no codes -. Postal codes help ensure efficient mail sorting and delivery.
Democratic Republic of the Congo has 26 states. Each has its own set of postal codes for efficient mail delivery.
The capital of Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa.
The international phone code for Democratic Republic of the Congo is +243.
The official currency of Democratic Republic of the Congo is Congolese Franc (CDF).
Democratic Republic of the Congo is located in the Middle Africa subregion of Africa, at coordinates 0.00000000, 25.00000000.
Standard international mail to Democratic Republic of the Congo typically takes 7-21 business days. Express services (DHL, FedEx, UPS) deliver in 3-7 business days.
Common prohibited items for Democratic Republic of the Congo include flammable materials, explosives, narcotics, and perishable goods. Check with your carrier for the complete list of restricted items.
Democratic Republic of the Congo uses a postal code system. The term 'ZIP code' is specific to the United States. Most countries refer to their system as 'postal codes' or 'postcodes'.
You can track packages sent to Democratic Republic of the Congo using the tracking number provided by your carrier. Visit the carrier's website (DHL, FedEx, UPS, or the national postal service) and enter your tracking number.
Democratic Republic of the Congo in Other Languages
Nearby Countries
Country Distance Latitude Longitude
Rwanda 599 km -2 30
Burundi 678 km -3.5 30
Uganda 786 km 1 32
Central African Republic 896 km 7 21
South Sudan 956 km 7 30
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Last updated: April 2026
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