Country
India
Region
Asia
Format
NNNNNN

What is India Postal Code?

Postal codes in India (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 Asia is Southern Asia. These codes help ensure your mail and packages reach their destination accurately and quickly.

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How to Address Mail to India

Standard Address Format (click to edit)
RecipientJohn Doe
Street123 Example Street
City & PostalNNNNNN New Delhi
CountryINDIA

Addressing Tips for India

  • Postal code format: NNNNNN
  • Write postal code before the city name
  • Country name in UPPERCASE on last line
  • Capital: New Delhi
  • ISO country code: IN

Shipping to India

India
Domestic Delivery
2-5 days
Within India
International
7-21 days
Varies by origin
Customs Threshold
₹0
Duty-free limit

Local Carriers in India

India Post Delhivery Blue Dart DTDC

India: International Carriers

DHL FedEx UPS

Shipping Tips (India)

  • Always include postal code in format NNNNNN for faster delivery
  • Items above ₹0 may incur customs duties
  • Track your package using the carrier's tracking number
  • Consider insurance for valuable shipments

India Location Information

India, Asia Map
  • Region Asia
  • Subregion Southern Asia
  • Capital New Delhi
  • Phone Code +91
  • Currency INR
  • Coordinates 20, 77
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Popular Cities in India

36 States Postal Codes in India

State Latitude Longitude
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 11.74 92.659
Andhra Pradesh 15.913 79.74
Arunachal Pradesh 28.218 94.728
Assam 26.201 92.938
Bihar 25.096 85.313
Chandigarh 30.733 76.779
Chhattisgarh 21.279 81.866
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 20.397 72.833
Delhi 28.704 77.102
Goa 15.299 74.124
Gujarat 22.259 71.192
Haryana 29.059 76.086
Himachal Pradesh 31.105 77.173
Jammu and Kashmir 33.278 75.341
Jharkhand 23.61 85.28
Karnataka 15.317 75.714
Kerala 10.851 76.271
Ladakh 34.227 77.562
Lakshadweep 10.328 72.785
Madhya Pradesh 22.973 78.657
Maharashtra 19.751 75.714
Manipur 24.664 93.906
Meghalaya 25.467 91.366
Mizoram 23.165 92.938
Nagaland 26.158 94.562
Odisha 20.952 85.099
Puducherry 11.942 79.808
Punjab 31.147 75.341
Rajasthan 27.024 74.218
Sikkim 27.533 88.512
Tamil Nadu 11.127 78.657
Telangana 18.112 79.019
Tripura 23.941 91.988
Uttar Pradesh 26.847 80.946
Uttarakhand 30.067 79.019
West Bengal 22.987 87.855

Did You Know?

India has 36 provinces/states and 4,242 cities/districts in its postal system.
India is located in Asia and uses the Indian Rupee (INR) as its official currency.

Frequently Asked Questions

The postal code format in India is NNNNNN. Postal codes help ensure efficient mail sorting and delivery.
India has 36 states. Each has its own set of postal codes for efficient mail delivery.
The capital of India is New Delhi.
The international phone code for India is +91.
The official currency of India is Indian Rupee (INR).
India is located in the Southern Asia subregion of Asia, at coordinates 20.00000000, 77.00000000.
Standard international mail to India typically takes 7-21 business days. Express services (DHL, FedEx, UPS) deliver in 3-7 business days.
Common prohibited items for India include flammable materials, explosives, narcotics, and perishable goods. Check with your carrier for the complete list of restricted items.
India 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 India 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.
India in Other Languages
Nearby Countries
Country Distance Latitude Longitude
Nepal 1,138 km 28 84
Pakistan 1,316 km 30 70
Bangladesh 1,411 km 24 90
Sri Lanka 1,508 km 7 81
Bhutan 1,605 km 27.5 90.5
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Last updated: April 2026
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