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Riyadh Postal Code (2026): Find Any District ZIP Code

You’re filling in a form, sending a parcel, or registering for a service, and you need the Riyadh postal code right now. Here it is: 12271, the code most forms and delivery services accept for Riyadh.

But 12271 is the city’s general code, not your district’s. Riyadh has a different code for every neighbourhood. Al Olaya is 12211, Al Malaz is 12836, Al Yasmin is 13322 to 13326 and Al Malqa is 13521, and for a delivery or an official form, your district’s code is the one that works. Search your district below and copy it in one click, or find it in the full table. Riyadh Postal Code lists the Riyadh postal code for every district, so you always get your street’s code.

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12271General Riyadh code
Quick answer: The Riyadh postal code for most forms is 12271, but it is the general code. Every district has its own code, so Al Olaya is 12211, Al Malaz is 12836, and Al Yasmin is 13322 to 13326. For a delivery or an official form, use your district code from the table below, and check your code on the SPL map.

Quick reference

What Is the Riyadh Postal Code?

The Riyadh postal code (ZIP code) is a 5-digit number that identifies a district of Riyadh inside Saudi Arabia’s National Address system, run by Saudi Post (SPL). “ZIP code” is just the term international websites use for the same 5-digit number.

Most people just type the Riyadh post code. Others write the post code in Riyadh, the post code of Riyadh, the Riyadh postal code, or the Riyadh ZIP code, and plenty shorten it to postcode in Riyadh. You will also see postcode KSA Riyadh, postcode of Riyadh Saudi Arabia, postcode for Riyadh Saudi Arabia, post code Riyadh Saudi Arabia, postal code for Riyadh city, Riyadh postcodes, and postcode in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Whatever you typed, even postcode zip code Riyadh or whats Riyadh ZIP code, it is the same 5-digit number, and this page lists it for every district.

So what is Riyadh post code, or what is post code of Riyadh? It is the 5-digit number Saudi Post assigns to a Riyadh district. And if you are asking what is my postal code, or what is my ZIP code Riyadh, the answer is the same: your district’s code, in the table below.

The three numbers you will see most often as the general code are 12271, 11461, and 11564. They are all real codes. Different websites use different ones as their general reference (explained in “Why Different Websites Show Different Riyadh Codes” below).

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For a basic form

Any of the three general codes is usually accepted.

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For a delivery, bank account, or government registration

Use your district code from the table below.

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For your exact building

Only the SPL National Address map gives the precise code.

Districts

Riyadh Postal Codes by District

Search the finder above, or find your district in the Riyadh postal code table. Click a district name to open its full page.

This list covers 34 Riyadh districts, and it is the Riyadh post code 2026 list. Older searches such as Riyadh post code 2025, Riyadh postal code 2024, postcode 2024, postal code 2024 and postal code 2022 point to the same districts, because district codes do not change every year. Use it as your zip code 2026 location guide for Riyadh.

34 districts
DistrictArabicPostal CodeArea / Landmark
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Al Olaya Postal Code: 12211 (Kingdom Centre Area)

If you work in central Riyadh, this is the code you will use most. Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah Tower sit here, along with the offices, hotels and malls on King Fahd Road and Olaya Street. The postcode Riyadh code for Al Olaya is 12211, and the wider Olaya zone runs 12211 to 12214. Put it on office deliveries, hotel bookings, and any form tied to central Riyadh.

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Al Malaz Postal Code: 12836 (National Museum Area)

One of the city’s oldest large districts, Al Malaz holds the National Museum, the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre, and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Its most-cited code is 12836, inside the Malaz range 12831 to 12838. Homes, schools and offices share the district, so for a delivery, use the exact building code from the SPL map rather than the district code alone.

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Al Yasmin Postal Code: 13322 to 13326 (North Riyadh)

New villas keep going up in Al Yasmin, in north Riyadh near the Northern Ring Road, King Fahd Road, and the KAFD area. The code is not one number but a range, 13322 to 13326, because different streets use different codes in that range. If your exact code matters, check the SPL map: two streets in the same district can carry different codes.

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Al Malqa Postal Code: 13521 (Villa District)

Al Malqa is quiet, mostly large family homes, set back from King Fahd Road near the KAFD area. Its code is 13521, though 13523 also appears for part of the district. Most addresses here are homes, so the code comes up for deliveries, school forms, and family registrations.

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Al Sulaymaniyah Postal Code: 12245 (Medical Hub)

Prince Sultan Military Medical City anchors Al Sulaymaniyah, and the clinics and hotels near King Fahd Road fill the rest of the district. Its postal code is 12245. Patients, visitors, and staff put it on hospital forms, hotel bookings, and deliveries to the medical area.

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An Nakheel Postal Code: 12282 (An Nakheel Mall Area)

An Nakheel Mall gives this north-central district its name, and homes and offices spread out from it along King Fahd Road. Its postal code is 12282, used for home deliveries, office addresses, and mall-area services across the district.

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Batha → Al Malaz → Al Wizarat → Diriyah → Dhahrat Laban → Al Hamra → Tuwaiq → Al Malqa → Umm Al Hamam → Al Khaleej → Al Olaya → Al Naseem → Aziziyah 14512 Murabba 12613 Yasmin 13322 to 13326 Rawdah 13211 Ar Rimal 13262 to 13267 Narjis 13324 to 13326 Wurud 12251 Sulay 14275 Izdihar 12488 Rabwah 12821 to 12838 Sulaymaniyah 12245 KAFD 13519 Khuzama 12534 Sahafa 13321 King Khalid Airport 13458 Nakheel 12282 King Fahd District 12271 Mughrizat 12433 Manfuha 12587 Qurtubah 13244 Ishbiliya 13226

Why it matters

Why Are Postal Codes Important?

A correct Riyadh postal code is not a formality. It decides whether your parcel, your application, and your money reach the right place.

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Deliveries and couriers

Saudi Post (SPL), DHL, Aramex, SMSA and Fetchr sort parcels by postal code first. A wrong or general code sends your parcel to the wrong sorting centre, and the courier has to call you for directions. Sometimes the delivery fails altogether.

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Online shopping

Amazon.sa, Noon, and Sary ask for your postal code at checkout. The code decides delivery fees, delivery time, and whether your area is covered at all.

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Food delivery

HungerStation, Jahez, Talabat and Mrsool use your postal code to assign your order to the nearest branch and rider.

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Government services

Absher, Tawakkalna, Nafath and the National Address system require your postal code for Iqama renewals, driving licence services, vehicle registration, and every official form.

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Banking

Banks ask for your postal code when you open an account, update your address, or apply for a card, and they check it against your National Address.

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Finding places and services

Maps, ride-hailing, and service apps use the code to pin your exact area instead of a vague “Riyadh”.

In short, the general city code works for a casual form, but everything that moves needs your district code, and ideally your exact building code. That means parcels, food, money, and official documents. Riyadh Postal Code shows you the Riyadh postal code for your district, so nothing gets lost.

Clears the confusion

Why Different Websites Show Different Riyadh Codes

If you searched “Riyadh postal code” on five websites, you probably saw three different answers: 12271, 11461, and 11564. All three are real numbers; none of them is “the” single code for Riyadh. Here is why:

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Riyadh has 100+ codes, not one

Every district has its own code, and a large district can have several. A website that gives one number is picking a reference point, not the whole city.

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Different reference points

12271 is the central Olaya reference most guides use. 11461 is the general code saudihowto and Aqar use. 11564 is the general/PO Box code in Wikipedia and several directories.

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Ranges, not single numbers

A district like Al Yasmin covers 13322 to 13326. Different parts of the same district can have different codes in that range.

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Single numbers without a district

If you searched for a code on its own, such as 11411, the number alone does not tell you the district. Check it in the table above or on the SPL map. The code 13325, for example, falls inside the ranges for Al Yasmin and An Narjis, so your street decides which district it is.

How it works

How the Saudi Postal Code System Works

Saudi postal codes are issued by Saudi Post (SPL) as part of the National Address programme, introduced in 2005. Every registered building in the Kingdom has a unique National Address, and the postal code is one part of it.

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1st digit: region

1 covers the Riyadh region, 2 the western region (Jeddah, Makkah, Taif), 3 the Eastern Province, 4 Madinah and the north-west.

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2nd and 3rd digits: sector

The main post office / sector within the region.

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Last 2 digits: zone

The post office / zone, which is the district or neighbourhood.

Example: 12211 (Al Olaya). 1 means Riyadh region, 22 means the central Riyadh sector, and 11 means the Olaya zone.

Every code follows the same 5-digit system.

Your postcode number, or post code number, is the 5-digit code itself. The postcode code for your district is the number in the table above, and a postcode Saudi Arabia address always uses five digits for the district. Your Saudi post code number is the same 5-digit code on your National Address. So what is postcode in Saudi Arabia? It is the 5-digit code Saudi Post assigns to every district and building, and it works the same way in every city.

A common question is: does Saudi Arabia have ZIP codes? Yes, it does. The Saudi ZIP code is the same 5-digit postal code, and it is part of the National Address system.

5-Digit vs 9-Digit Postal Codes

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5-digit code

The district code (e.g. 12211). This is the Riyadh postal code most forms and most websites ask for. It is also the code used for businesses and PO Boxes.

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9-digit code

The 5-digit code plus a 4-digit additional (secondary) number (e.g. 12211-4321). The 4 digits after the dash identify your exact building inside the zone. The UPU addressing guide is explicit: the 4-digit number is an additional/building number and not part of the postcode itself. Home addresses use the 9-digit form; businesses and PO Boxes use the 5-digit form.

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Postal code = ZIP code

The same 5-digit number; “ZIP code” is just the term international websites use.

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Post office code

The 5-digit code of a PO Box. PO Box codes use the same 5-digit format, and the example in the international-mail section uses Riyadh 11564.

Short Address is a compact 8-character code (4 letters + 4 numbers, e.g. RQRA2929) that encodes your exact location. It is a quick alternative to the full address.

Step by step

How to Find Your Exact Postal Code

Everyone asks how to know my postal code in Saudi Arabia the moment a form asks for it. If you are wondering how to find my postal code, or how to get my postal code without a map, the steps below take under a minute.

The Riyadh post code values above are correct for general use. The only way to get the precise code for your specific building is through the official National Address service:

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Open the SPL National Address map

Go to maps.splonline.com.sa or open the Saudi Post app.

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Allow location access

Or search by your district and street name.

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Select your building on the map

Tap the building you live or work in.

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Read off your code

Your postal code, building number and additional number.

Other ways to find it

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Green plate

The metallic green National Address plate on the outside wall of your building shows the building number, postal code and additional number.

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Absher and Tawakkalna apps

If your National Address is already registered, it is listed under the National Address section.

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Wasel app

Log in with Unified National Access (Nafath) to view your registered address.

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SPL Address Certificate

Log in to SPL, go to “My Addresses”, and print your Address Certificate. It shows your full postal code and National Address details.

The full address

Your National Address Explained

Your National Address is more than a Riyadh postal code. It is the full address SPL has registered for your building. It has five parts:

Building number: a 4-digit number unique to the building.

Street name: the street the building stands on.

District: e.g. Al Olaya, Al Malaz.

City: e.g. Riyadh.

Postal code: the 5-digit code, plus the optional 4-digit additional (secondary) number.

Together these five parts, plus your unit number if you live in an apartment, form the address that couriers, banks, and government services use. Registration is free through the SPL portal, and it is now required for parcel deliveries: couriers will not deliver to an address without a registered National Address.

Posting from abroad

How to Write a Saudi Address for International Mail

International mail needs the address in a format foreign postal services can read. Saudi addresses come in two formats (UPU addressing guide):

Home delivery, 4 lines
Mr. Ahmed Al-Otaibi
1234 King Fahd Road, Al Olaya
Riyadh 12211-4321
SAUDI ARABIA
PO Box delivery, 3 lines
Mr. Ahmed Al-Otaibi
P.O. Box 1234, Riyadh 11564
SAUDI ARABIA

Rules: write the postal code to the right of the locality name (Riyadh 12211), add the 4-digit additional number after a dash for home delivery, and always put SAUDI ARABIA in English on the last line. Never write the building number as part of the postal code. It is a separate number.

Good to know

Tips for Using Your Riyadh Postal Code

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Use the district code, not the general code

For anything that moves: parcels, food, and bank forms, use your Riyadh postal code. The general code (12271 / 11461 / 11564) is only for casual forms.

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Always add the 4-digit additional number

When a courier or a government form asks for it. It is what takes the parcel from your district to your building.

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Check the green plate on your building

Before you fill in a long form. It has your exact building number, postal code and additional number in one place.

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If your district shows a range

Like Al Yasmin 13322 to 13326, any code in that range belongs to the district. Your exact building code comes from the SPL map.

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Update Absher and your bank when you move

Your National Address follows your building, not you, so a new home means a new Riyadh postal code.

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For Amazon, Noon, DHL and Aramex

Enter the district code plus the additional number, and keep your mobile number on the order, because couriers call if the building is hard to find.

On the map

Riyadh Postal Code Map

Postal code zones follow the city’s growth: central districts mostly use codes starting with 12, northern districts 13, and eastern and southern districts 14. The most reliable map is the official SPL National Address map (maps.splonline.com.sa), where you drop a pin on your building and read the exact code.

For a quick reference, use the district table above. It covers the districts people search for most.

Use the Riyadh zip code map below to find your district on the map. If you need a printable copy, a zip code map PDF is available from the SPL National Address site.

Riyadh postal code map: central districts start with 12, northern districts with 13, eastern and southern districts with 14

بالعربية

الرمز البريدي الرياض

الرمز البريدي للرياض ليس رمزًا واحدًا، فلكل حي في الرياض رمز بريدي خاص به. الرمز الأكثر ذكرًا للرياض هو 12271 (وسط الرياض / حي العليا)، بينما يظهر أيضًا 11461 و 11564 كرموز عامة للمدينة في مواقع مختلفة.

للعثور على الرمز البريدي لحيك، ابحث في الأداة أعلاه أو في الجدول: حي العليا 12211، حي الملز 12836، حي الياسمين 13322 إلى 13326، حي الملقا 13521، حي السليمانية 12245، حي النخيل 12282، حي الربوة 12821 إلى 12838، حي طويق 14928، حي الحمراء 13217، حي قرطبة 13244.

للحصول على الرمز الدقيق لمبناك، استخدم خريطة العنوان الوطني الرسمية من البريد السعودي (SPL).

(Riyadh does not have one single postal code. Every district has its own. The most-cited code is 12271. Search the finder above or the table for your district, and verify your exact building code on the official SPL National Address map.)

Roman Urdu: Riyadh ka post code kya hai? Riyadh ka general code 12271 hai, aur har district ka apna code hai. Riyadh postal code kya hai, ye sawaal bhi isi ka jawab hai: apne district ka code table se lein.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postal code of Riyadh?
Riyadh has no single postal code. The city has 100+ district codes. The most commonly cited main code is 12271 (central Riyadh / Al Olaya). 11461 and 11564 also appear as general Riyadh codes on different websites. Use your district’s Riyadh postal code from the table above for anything important.
What is the postal code for Al Olaya, Riyadh?
12211. The wider Olaya zone covers 12211 to 12214. Al Olaya is Riyadh’s central business district (Kingdom Centre, Al Faisaliah Tower).
Is the postal code the same as the ZIP code in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. “ZIP code” and “postal code” mean exactly the same thing: a 5-digit number. International sites tend to say ZIP code; Saudi services say postal code.
How do I find my exact postal code?
Use the official SPL National Address map (maps.splonline.com.sa): search your district and street, select your building, and read the postal code, building number and additional number. You can also check the green National Address plate on your building, or the Absher / Tawakkalna app.
Does Saudi Arabia have postal codes?
Yes. Saudi Arabia uses 5-digit postal codes as part of the National Address system managed by Saudi Post (SPL). Every registered building has one.
What postal code should I use for Amazon or DHL deliveries in Riyadh?
Use your district code from the table above plus your 4-digit additional (building) number. Couriers deliver against the full National Address, not the district code alone.

To sum up

Conclusion

The Riyadh postal code is not one number. It is a system of 100+ district codes, and the right one is the code for your district and your building. Start with the finder or the table above, use the district code for deliveries and official work, and confirm your exact building code on the SPL National Address map. That is the code that gets your parcel to your door. Whether you call it a Riyadh postcode, a Riyadh post code, or a Riyadh ZIP code, it is the same 5-digit number.

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