Greece ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive Greece ZIP code data with accurate geographic coordinates, administrative divisions, and time zone

Greece's Postal Code Format

Greece uses a “ΤΚ” system. The postal code format is 999 99, which is a five-digit numeric format with a space separating the third and fourth digits. This means it uses only numbers. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Greece has 1,008 postal codes covering 422 regions and 15,319 towns. This format is similar to numeric US ZIP codes as both are numeric, but US ZIP codes are five digits long and typically do not have a space in the middle.
  • ΤΚ Format: 999 99

    • Numeric format, 5 digits
    • First 3 digits = prefecture/city; last 2 = area or street
    • 1,008 postcodes covering 422 regions and 15,319 towns

    Examples: 177 78 - [177 78 - Αττική (Greece)]

  • Structure of Postcodes

    • Format: Greece: 999 99, numeric
    • Hierarchical levels: First 3 digits = prefecture/city; last 2 = area or street
  • Management & Authority

    Primary postal authority: The primary postal authority for Greece is ELTA Hellenic Post, which can be found at www.elta.gr.
  • Addressing Standards

    • Common address format: [Street Name] [Street Number], [Postal Code] [TOWN IN CAPITALS]
    • Administrative divisions used:Odos Ermou 25, 10563 ATHINA

Our location dataset for Greece

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Greece ZIP & Administrative boundaries

Comprehensive boundary data from GeoPostcodes for all Greece postal codes, provinces, territories, and administrative divisions.

Greece Administrative Divisions

The database follows a standardized and unified structure you can integrate without becoming an expert in each country’s unique administrative hierarchy.

Key Features:

  • 247 countries
  • Unified global hierarchy
  • Up to 5 administrative levels
  • Includes complex geographies

Greece Address Format

The GeoPostcodes database ensures addresses follow the correct format for Greece, ensuring a smooth address validation experience.

Our database offers comprehensive address validation to reduce delivery errors and improve efficiency.

Address validation - Greece address validation

Comprehensive Greece ZIP code, city, and address data to verify and correct existing addresses at input, post-entry, or in bulk.

Coverage Statistics

1,008

Total ZIP Codes

422

Provinces & Territories

15,319

Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

Choose from multiple data formats to seamlessly integrate Greece postal code data into your systems
CSV Format

Comma-separated values for
spreadsheet applications and data analysis tools

GeoJSON Format

JavaScript Object Notation for
web applications and modern development

GML Format

Extensible Markup Language for enterprise systems and legacy applications

DAT Format

Database-ready SQL scripts for
direct import into your systems

Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Greece 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.
Region1
Region2
Region3
Region4
Char(80)
Administrative division level 1
Administrative division level 2
Administrative division level 3
Administrative division level 4
These 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.
Latitude
Longitude
DoublePlace 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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Postal Code Database

Global dataset containing all administrative divisions, cities and zip codes.

Key features

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

Specifications

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

Boundary Data

A global dataset of polygons representing postal codes and administrative areas.

Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • Up to 6 levels
  • 1,7M boundaries
  • High-precision
  • 245K Admin areas
  • Visualization

Specifications

  • Coverage: Global
  • Format: GeoJSON, Geopackage, KML, Shapefile (SHP)

Population Database

Global population estimates at postal code and administrative level covering a span of 55 years: past, present, and future.

Key features

  • 247 Countries
  • 243K Admin areas
  • 55 year span
  • Yearly updates
  • 645K ZIP codes

Specifications

  • Coverage: International
  • Format: CSV, ASC

Address Database

International dataset with all administrative areas, cities, streets, and relevant postal codes.

Key features

  • 81 Countries
  • 299 languages
  • 26,5M streets
  • 400 time zones
  • 9.3M ZIP codes
  • 4M cities

Specifications

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

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Updated: April 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Athens has multiple ZIP codes (ΤΚ) depending on the neighborhood; an example for central Athens (Syntagma) is 105 63.
A 5-digit ZIP code in Greece (ΤΚ) is written as three digits, a space, then two digits — for example: 123 45. This format identifies the postal code for a specific area or city.
Yes. Greece uses postal codes (ZIP codes), termed ΤΚ, in a five-digit format written as 999 99; they cover the country’s municipalities and roughly 15,319 cities/locations.
Yes. Greece uses postal codes (ΤΚ) in a five‑digit format written as “999 99”, applied nationwide across approximately 15,319 cities and settlements.
No town in Greece uses the ZIP code 12345. Greek postal codes (ΤΚ) follow the format 999 99; for a specific ΤΚ lookup consult the Hellenic Post (ELTA) postal code search.

Greece uses postal codes analogous to U.S. ZIP codes. They are five digits written as “999 99” and referred to as ΤΚ (Ταχυδρομικός Κώδικας). Postal codes are used nationwide for cities and addresses.

Yes, Greece uses a ZIP code system. Postal codes (ΤΚ) are five digits formatted as “999 99” and are used for mail sorting and delivery across 15,319 cities.
The country code “TK” (Tokelau) is often mistaken for Greece’s postal abbreviation ΤΚ (Ταχυδρομικός Κώδικας), which denotes the five-digit postal code.
Write the recipient first, then street name and number, then ΤΚ and the five-digit postal code with city, optional region, and country. Example format:

Full Name
Street Name 12
ΤΚ 123 45 City
Region (optional)
GREECE

There is no single ZIP code for Greece. Postal codes (ΤΚ) are five digits in the format 999 99 and are assigned to municipalities, neighborhoods and addresses; Greece has 15,319 localities, each with its own ΤΚ.
The postal code format in Greece is five digits written as 999 99 (three digits, a space, then two digits) and is referred to as ΤΚ.
A ZIP code in Greece consists of five digits, typically written in the format “999 99” and referred to as ΤΚ.
Yes. Addresses in Greece include a postal ZIP code (ΤΚ): five digits written as 999 99. It is placed on the same line as the city (e.g., “Οδός Παράδειγμα 12, 123 45 Αθήνα”). The ΤΚ identifies the specific city/area among Greece’s 15,319 localities.
The ZIP code 105 52 (ΤΚ 105 52) is in central Athens, in the Municipality of Athens, Attica region of Greece.