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Germany Address Format

How to write an address in Germany: field order, postal code rules, and a correct example.

Use this guide to format a Germany address correctly. The fields below follow the local delivery convention, and the example uses a fictional street and building number.

Field order

  1. 1Beispielstraße 123
  2. 210115 Berlin
  3. 3Germany

Postal code: Postleitzahl (PLZ)

Correct example

Beispielstraße 123
10115 Berlin
Germany

German addresses put the five-digit postal code before the city. The street name comes first, with the house number after it.

What to watch for: For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

FAQ

Should the postal code go before or after the city?
It depends on the country. Germany, France, and Japan put the postal code before the city; the US, UK, and Canada usually put it after the city or on its own line. Follow the field order shown above.
Do I need the country name?
For domestic mail, no. For international mail, write the country name in capital letters on the last line. Use the English name or the ISO country name.

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