What’s the Postcode of Dublin, Ireland? All You Need To Know About The Eircode in 2024 + Map (By Two Locals)
Are you looking for the postcode of Dublin? Stop looking, Eric and I will explain everything you need to know about each postcode in Dublin. Eric and I lived in Dublin Ireland for four years and one of the first things we had to do when we moved abroad to Ireland was figuring out what was the postcode in Ireland Dublin.
Though Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland (and isn’t in the UK), the city didn’t have a proper postal code system in place. Now, the postcodes in Dublin and Ireland work a lot differently from the US zip codes, the UK postal codes and other countries’ postal codes. And before you start going on romantic trips around Ireland or discovering fun activities in Dublin, you need to nail down this administrative confusion!
In this post, we tell you everything you need to know about the postal codes in Dublin, where to find them, why you need your Eircodes and more, so you can get settled correctly!
What is the postcode for Dublin?
Whether you’re trying to send mail to someone in Dublin or you’ve just moved to Dublin, you may be looking for the postal code for Dublin. In reality, it happens that you’re actually looking for something that does not exist. But don’t worry, Eric and I also made that mistake when we moved to Dublin!
There is no such thing as a Dublin Ireland postcode or a Dublin postal code, whichever way you’d like to call it. Instead, each address in Dublin, whether personal or commercial as a dedicated and unique Dublin post code.
This system is quite different from most of other countries. Most countries in Europe or beyond, like France, Canada or the USA, use the same postal codes for an entire cluster of addresses whether those be a village, town or city, rather than for each address in your location. In Ireland, it’s not uncommon for separate properties to share the same address which can make it difficult for the mail to be delivered. That’s why there is a different Eircode for each individual address.
What do you call a postcode of Dublin?
If you’re anything like us when moving to Dublin, you are looking for a postcode for Dublin Ireland. Note that in Ireland, the postcode or postal code is replaced by the term Eircode. If you look for postcode Ireland Dublin and then your address, it may be difficult to find your postcode. Instead, by using the word “Eircode”, you’ll find it more quickly!
Ireland zip code format and type of postcode in Dublin
The Irish Eircode follows a strict format. It’s made of 8 digits that are grouped in a group of three digits and then four digits with a space between them.
The first three digits are called the Routing Key and are specific to certain areas of Dublin and Ireland. For example, a postcode Dublin Ireland has in Dublin 16 will start with D16.
The last four digits are called the unique identifier. It’s the part that identifies your unique location.
The story of the Eircode, the unique system of postal codes in Dublin and Ireland
The Eircode was created in 2015 and is managed by AnPost, the public post service of Ireland. Before 2015, both individual and commercial properties only had an address without an Eircode. This revealed to create difficulties, especially when it came to distribute mail to the right recipients, as some properties shared the same address. It was estimated that over 30% of addresses in Ireland shared their address with another property which is quite high.
As we’ve lived in Dublin, we can testify of how challenging it could sometimes be to get your mail and packages delivered properly from the post office so we can’t imagine what it was like before the creation of the Eircode!
Once the Eircode was created, each address in Ireland was attributed a unique number with 8 digits as explained above. In practice, this means that each property, whether personal or commercial and whether that’d be a house or an apartment, has been given a unique identifying number. For example, Eric and I has a unique number for our address while our neighbors, who lived on the same floor as us had a different number.
What’s your Eircode?
If you’re wondering what your Eircode (your postcode of Dublin) is, it will depend on where you live. Depending on the Dublin districts, Eircodes change. They also change if you live outside of Dublin postal districts
When moving to Dublin, you will need to find your Eircode.
Where can you find your Eircode?
There are a couple of different locations you can find your Eircode.
Quick postcode finder for Dublin if you are a tenant
If you just moved in and want to know your Eircode, check out your lease. As a tenant, your lease must be registered and therefore the landlord must add the full address to the documentation exchanged between parties. Your full address, including your postcode should be on the first page of your lease
Quick Dublin postcode finder if you are a buyer
If you just bought a property, similarly to tenants, your Eircode should be included in the paperwork. For example, on your mortgage contract and documentation. Checking that documentation is an easy way to find your Eircode.
Postcode finder Dublin
Alternatively, if you don’t have access to that documentation, you can find your Eircode on the Eircode Finder. You will need to enter your full address including your apartment number for example. This is a great tool if you need to look at the Ireland zip code list to find an address other than yours.
What if you don’t have an Eircode?
if you can’t find your postcode in Dublin through these above methods, you may not have one yet. This is possible if your house or apartment is new. In that case, the owner will have to add the property to the database managed by An Post GeoDirectory. Once it’s been added to the database, the owner will need to wait for the next quarter to receive the assigned Eircode.
Will my mail be delivered to the Republic of Ireland without an Eircode?
Yes, your mail will still be delivered even if you didn’t indicate an Eircode. Though the Eircode system isn’t brand new, AnPost and other private delivery services can still find you using the regular address. note also that if you receive a package through AnPost, you can go get them at the depot.
What do you need an Eircode for?
Having or knowing the postcode of Dublin areas is quite useful for several reasons.
Knowing where to go
Because each postcode of Dublin and Ireland in general are assigned to specific geographic areas, it only takes a quick glance at an address to know what Dublin district or Ireland region you need to go to.
Eircodes make it easier to receive mail
Eircodes are more precise than simple addresses so your mail has more chances to arrive, especially if you live in a remote area.
It’s sometimes the only way to find a place
Many locations in Ireland are address-less. Entering the Eircode can sometimes be the only way to find an exact location on Google Maps!
List of postcodes of Dublin for all districts
What are the Dublin area codes?
See the list of each postcode of Dublin districts as follows:
| Postal district | Dublin area codes (first 3 digits) |
| Postcode Dublin 1 | D01 |
| Dublin 2 postal code | D02 |
| Dublin 3 | D03 |
| Dublin 4 postcode | D04 |
| Dublin 5 | D05 |
| Dublin 6 | D06 |
| Dublin 6W | D6W |
| Postcode Dublin 7 | D07 |
| Postcode Dublin 8 | D08 |
| Dublin 9 (Postcode for Santry Dublin) | D09 |
| Dublin 10 | D10 |
| Dublin 11 | D11 |
| Dublin 12 | D12 |
| Dublin 13 | D13 |
| Dublin 14 | D14 |
| Postcode Dublin 15 | D15 |
| Dublin 16 | D16 |
| Dublin 17 | D17 |
| Dublin 18 | D18 |
| Dublin 19 | D19 |
| Dublin 20 | D20 |
| Dublin 21 | D21 |
| Dublin 22 | D22 |
| Dublin 23 | D23 |
| Dublin 24 (Tallaght Dublin postcode) | D24 |
Postcode for Dublin airport
| Postcode Dublin airport | K67 E2H3 |
Postcode for Dublin port
| Dublin port | D01 P3K2 |
Postcode for Blackrock Dublin
The Blackrock postcode Dublin offers is A94.
Postcode for Swords Dublin
The postcode for Dublin Swords area is K67.
Postcode map of Dublin
To make it clearer, we created this Dublin postcode map.
Postcode of Dublin FAQ
The postcode of Dublin airport is K67 E2H3.
Dublin has more than one postcode. Each address in Dublin is assigned a different postcode (called Eircode) by An Post GeoDirectory.
Yes, Dublin uses postcodes called Eircodes. Each individual address has a different postcode.
In Ireland, a postcode is a unique number of 8 digits made of a Routing Key and a Unique Identifier. A postcode in Ireland is unique to each address.
Yes, if you are sending mail to Ireland, you should include the Eircode (equivalent of the postcode or zip code) of the individual address.
Yes, Eircodes are a system in place in the whole Ireland, not just in Dublin.
There are many zip codes for Dublin addresses. Each address in Dublin has a different zip code.
In Dublin, postal codes start with three digits corresponding to the Dublin district where the address is located. That’s called the Routing Key. For example, an address in Dublin 2 will have a postal code starting with D02. The end is made of four digits unique to the specific address.
In Dublin Ireland, the postal codes are assigned to each individual properties whereas in the USA, postal codes are assigned to a cluster of addresses. In the USA, addresses in the same town would have the same zip-code. In Ireland, addresses in the same town all have a different Eircode.
Here’s the mailing address format in Ireland:
Title, Surname, Name
House/Apartment number, street
Additional street information (optional)
City or County if no city/town
Eircode
Country
Note that because the Eircodes are unique to each address, if you get it right, then the rest doesn’t have to be perfect.
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