ListPostCode Guide: 8-Digit Format, Lookup & How to Find Yours

Cambodia's postal code system is a crucial part of the country's infrastructure, enabling efficient mail delivery and supporting e-commerce. In this guide you'll learn how the 8-digit format works, how to read and use it, and how to find your postal code (or zip code) quickly.

What Is a List Post Code?

A postal code is a series of numbers that identifies a specific geographic area for mail and parcel delivery. In Cambodia, postal codes consist of 8 digits issued by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. They cover the capital, provinces, districts, communes, and villages and help postal workers and couriers route mail accurately.

The 8-Digit Format: XX YY ZZ VV

The code is split into four pairs of digits, each matching a level of the administrative hierarchy:

• First 2 digits (XX): Province or municipality. E.g. 12 = Phnom Penh Capital, 01 = Banteay Meanchey, 02 = Battambang, 03 = Kampong Cham, 17 = Siem Reap.
• Next 2 digits (YY): District (khan in Phnom Penh, srok in provinces).
• Next 2 digits (ZZ): Commune (sangkat in Phnom Penh, khum in provinces).
• Last 2 digits (VV): Village (phum).

Example: 12300201

For a location in Phnom Penh’s Khan Chamkar Mon, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang 1, Village 01:

• 12 = Phnom Penh
• 30 = Khan Chamkar Mon
• 02 = Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang 1
• 01 = Village 01

So 12300201 is the full 8-digit postal code for that village.

Province and Capital Prefixes

Each province and the capital has a fixed two-digit prefix. The remaining six digits complete the district, commune, and village codes.

• 01 = Banteay Meanchey | 02 = Battambang | 03 = Kampong Cham | 04 = Kampong Chhnang
• 05 = Kampong Speu | 06 = Kampong Thom | 07 = Kampot | 08 = Kandal
• 09 = Koh Kong | 10 = Kratie | 11 = Mondul Kiri | 12 = Phnom Penh Capital
• 13 = Preah Vihear | 14 = Prey Veng | 15 = Pursat | 16 = Ratanak Kiri
• 17 = Siem Reap | 18 = Preah Sihanouk | 22 = Kep | 23 = Pailin | 24 = Oddar Meanchey

Why Postal Codes Matter

Postal codes (sometimes called zip codes in Cambodia) play a vital role:

• Efficient delivery: Help route mail and parcels quickly and accurately
• E-commerce: Essential for online shopping and delivery services
• Business: Used for logistics, customer databases, and market analysis
• Emergency services: Assist in locating addresses

How to Find Your Postal Code

Finding your List Post Code is easy:

1. Use our Postal Code Lookup tool
2. Browse by province, district, or commune
3. Search our full postal code directory

Always write the complete 8-digit code on the last line of your address for accurate mail and parcel delivery.

Common Postal Code Examples

Some frequently used 8-digit postal codes:

• 12300201: Boeng Keng Kang 1, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh
• 12010101: Tonle Bassac, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh
• 17010101: Siem Reap Municipality, Siem Reap Province
• 02010101: Battambang City, Battambang Province

Tips for Using Postal Codes

• Include the full 8-digit postal code
• Put the postal code clearly on the last line of the address
• Double-check that the code matches your location
• Update your postal code if you move

The Future of Postal Codes in Cambodia

As Cambodia develops its digital infrastructure, postal codes are being integrated into GPS, delivery apps, and government databases. Understanding and using them correctly supports efficient delivery and the growing economy.