GeoPostcodes

Hong Kong ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive Hong Kong address formats, coordinates, administrative divisions and time zones. There is no postal code system in this country.

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  • Randstad
  • Amazon
  • IBM
  • MSC

Sample Dataset Hong Kong

ISOCountryLanguageRegion 1Region 2Region 3Region 4LocalityLatitudeLongitudeTimezone
HKHong KongENHong KongCentral & WesternN/AN/A22.284698114.152448Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongCentral & WesternN/AN/A22.282224114.129262Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongCentral & WesternN/AN/A22.279636114.165487Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongCentral & WesternN/AN/A22.287563114.141706Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongCentral & WesternN/AN/A22.286391114.133892Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongCentral & WesternN/AN/A22.286394114.149138Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongCentral & WesternN/AN/A22.267637114.158181Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongCentral & WesternN/AN/A22.281167114.142449Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongEasternN/AN/A22.282050114.233660Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongEasternN/AN/A22.267810114.236078Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongEasternN/AN/A22.285800114.211880Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongEasternN/AN/A22.288468114.192803Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongEasternN/AN/A22.288750114.196540Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongEasternN/AN/A22.282721114.212301Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongEasternN/AN/A22.278746114.228648Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.248307114.152440Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.241387114.153039Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.257430114.132590Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.230820114.228550Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.258445114.137755Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.218340114.204808Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.249507114.184064Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.208860114.246290Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.240690114.233640Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.241648114.155964Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.219030114.207430Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.231210114.236160Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.231030114.228250Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.216880114.213430Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.267920114.129072Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.259860114.137670Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.237160114.197123Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.233402114.242022Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.229230114.254920Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.230370114.252210Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.249409114.148002Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.248470114.180220Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.234275114.208693Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.241410114.186880Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.220422114.212669Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.247370114.244370Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.256777114.210643Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.257563114.212196Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.219480114.213900Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.250630114.148636Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.234010114.235310Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.236020114.234540Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.251631114.137327Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.250692114.139135Asia/Hong_Kong
HKHong KongENHong KongSouthernN/AN/A22.245920114.166496Asia/Hong_Kong

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Hong Kong postal guidelines as country without ZIP codes

Hong Kong does not employ a standardized postal code system for mail delivery, as the high density of detailed address information makes such a system unnecessary. Addressing instead relies on specific building names, street identifiers, and districts to ensure accurate routing and delivery. This reliance on descriptive textual data rather than numerical codes presents unique challenges for automated address standardization and precise geolocation.

  • Address Structure

    Typical address components include:

    1. Addressee name
    2. Flat/room + floor + building
    3. Street and number
    4. District + “HONG KONG”/“KOWLOON”/“NEW TERRITORIES” 5. Country name in full
  • Administrative Hierarchy Used

    1. Regions (区域)
    2. Districts (地区)
  • Management & Authority

    The primary postal authority for Hong Kong is China Post Group Co., Ltd .

  • Key Challenges

    • No consistent identifier for addresses, making it harder to reference locations in a structured way
    • Greater reliance on landmarks and informal directions, which can create ambiguity across localities
    • More manual address checking required to reduce failed deliveries
    • Less efficient distance estimation for couriers and logistics planning
    • Harder data integration and comparability for organizations working across multiple countries
    • Increased vulnerability to delivery errors and delays in the logistics chain

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Hong Kong ZIP & Administrative boundaries

Hong Kong administrative landscape often follows inconsistent regional models and irregular public sources, making it difficult to maintain reliable boundaries. Our standardized postal and administrative boundary data resolves these gaps to ensure complete, coherent geographic coverage.

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Coverage Statistics

20
Provinces & Territories
693
Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate Hong Kong postal code data into your systems

  • CSV FormatComma-separated values for spreadsheet applications and data analysis tools
  • GeoJSON FormatJavaScript Object Notation for web applications and modern development
  • GML FormatExtensible Markup Language for enterprise systems and legacy applications
  • DAT FormatDatabase-ready SQL scripts for direct import into your systems

Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Hong Kong postal code dataset

Field nameField typeDescriptionComments
ISOChar(2)ISO 3166-1 Country codeThe ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
CountryChar(50)Country name
LanguageChar(2)Language codeWhen there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1Region2Region3Region4Char(80)Administrative division level 1Administrative division level 2Administrative division level 3Administrative division level 4These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
LocalityChar(80)Locality nameContains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
PostcodeChar(15)ZIP / Postal codeIn countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
LatitudeLongitudeDoublePlace coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
TimezoneChar(30)Time zone name (Olson)Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 9,9M Coordinates
  • 9,3M ZIP codes
  • 400 Time zones
  • 4M Cities and Towns
  • 116K UNLOCODES

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  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: CSV, ASC, DAT, GML, GeoJSON, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 5 digit ZIP code in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong does not use 5-digit ZIP codes — or any postal code system at all. Mail is sorted and delivered using regions and districts, locality names, and the recipient’s street or PO Box.

Are there ZIP codes in Hong Kong?

No. Hong Kong does not use ZIP codes or any postal code system. The national postal operator, China Post Group Co., Ltd, delivers mail using descriptive addresses (locality, street or PO Box, and the country name) rather than postcodes.

Does Hong Kong have postal codes?

No. Hong Kong does not have a postal code system. There is a postal operator (China Post Group Co., Ltd), but mail is routed using regions and districts, locality names, and street or PO Box details rather than a numeric or alphanumeric postcode.

Which town has the ZIP code 12345 in Hong Kong?

No town in Hong Kong has the ZIP code 12345. Hong Kong does not use postal codes; “12345” is a US ZIP code format and is not assigned to any place in Hong Kong.

Does Hong Kong use ZIP codes like the United States?

No. Hong Kong does not use ZIP codes like the United States. The territory has no postal code system; addresses rely on regions and districts, locality names, and street or PO Box details.

Does Hong Kong have a ZIP code system?

No. Hong Kong does not have a ZIP code system. China Post Group Co., Ltd handles national mail based on the recipient’s locality, street or PO Box, and the country name, without using postcodes.

Which country code is mistaken for ZIP code in Hong Kong?

The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code “HK” is sometimes mistaken for a ZIP code, but Hong Kong does not use postal codes. “HK” identifies the territory in international standards and forms; it is not a mailing or postal code.

How to write an address in Hong Kong?

Addressee name
Flat/room + floor + building
Street and number
District + “HONG KONG”/“KOWLOON”/“NEW TERRITORIES”
Country name in full

Example:
[Recipient name]
Flat 12, 8/F, Tower A, Sample Court
123 Queen’s Road Central
Central, HONG KONG
HONG KONG

What is the ZIP code of Hong Kong?

Hong Kong does not have a ZIP code. The territory does not operate a postal code system; addresses use regions and districts, locality names, and street or PO Box details to direct mail.

What is the postal code format in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong does not have a postal code format because the territory does not use postal codes. Mail is delivered using descriptive addresses (locality, street or PO Box, and the country name), without any numeric or alphanumeric postcode.

How many digits is a ZIP code in Hong Kong?

ZIP codes in Hong Kong have no digits, because the territory does not use a postal code system. Addresses are based on regions and districts, locality names, and street or PO Box details.

Do addresses in Hong Kong include ZIP codes?

No. Addresses in Hong Kong do not include ZIP codes because the territory has no postal code system. A typical address shows the recipient’s name, then Flat/room + floor + building, Street and number, District + “HONG KONG”/“KOWLOON”/“NEW TERRITORIES”, and finally the country name in full.

Updated: October 1, 2026