Address Format Guide
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Hong Kong Address Format

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

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

Field order

  1. 1Flat 4B, 12/F, Example Building
  2. 2123 Example Street, Central
  3. 3Hong Kong

Postal code: No postal codes

Correct example

Flat 4B, 12/F, Example Building
123 Example Street, Central
Hong Kong

Hong Kong does not use postal codes. Include the flat, floor, building, street, and district.

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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