Belize's Postal Code System: What You Need To Know

Does Belize have a postal code system? This is a question that many people sending mail to Belize might ask. Some sources state that there are indeed postal codes in Belize, and interactive maps of these are available online. However, other sources suggest that there are no zip codes in the country, and that this section should be left blank when addressing mail.

Postal codes are not used in Belize

For example, an address in Belize would be formatted as follows:

> Mr. John Jones

> 45 Barracuda Drive

> SAN PEDRO AMBERGRIS CAYE

> BELIZE

As you can see, no postal code is required. This is standard across the country, so you can format all Belizean addresses in this way.

Some online tools may suggest that there are postal codes in Belize, but this is not the case. You may see references to "zip codes" or "postal codes" in relation to Belize, but these are not actually used within the country.

If you are sending mail to Belize, simply follow the standard address format and omit any postal or zip code. Your mail will be delivered without issue.

Belize address format

Belize does not have a postal code system. When writing an address in Belize, it is usually written in English. The address format in Belize is as follows:

> Mr. John Jones

> 45 Barracuda Drive

> San Pedro

> Ambergris Caye

> BELIZE

There should be two spaces between the street name and the apartment number, and a comma between the area name and the city name when written on the same line. For example, in the address above, there are two spaces between the street name "Barracuda Drive" and the apartment number "45", and a comma between the area name "San Pedro" and the city name "Ambergris Caye".

Belize area codes

Postal or ZIP codes are not used in Belize. This means that when sending mail to Belize, you should omit any postal or ZIP code from the address.

However, Belize does have area codes for its telephone system. Belize's country code is 501. This is followed by a 7-digit local phone number, the first 2 or 3 digits of which are the local area code. For example, telephone numbers in Belize City typically start with 2 or 20, whereas numbers in San Pedro Town start with 226.

Belize city codes

Postal or zip codes are not used in Belize. As such, there are no city codes for Belize City.

However, there are other ways to ensure that mail gets to its destination. For example, the Belize postal service provides an area code database. This allows for the identification of regions within Belize, such as Belize City, through an area code. This, combined with the address format, which includes the name of the recipient, the building number and street name, and the region, is sufficient for post to be delivered without the need for a postal or zip code.

An example of a Belize address is:

> Mr. John Jones

> 45 Barracuda Drive

> SAN PEDRO AMBERGRIS CAYE

> BELIZE

Some websites offer an interactive map of zip codes in Belize, but it is unclear what these zip codes are or how they are used, as official sources state that there are no zip codes in the country.

Sending mail from Belize to the USA

[Recipient name]

[Street name and number]

[Town/City]

[District]

Belize

Central America

It is also important to ensure that you do not use the abbreviation "CA" for Central America, as this may cause your mail to be sent to California in the USA.

The cost of sending a letter from Belize to the USA is BZ60¢, and a postcard will cost BZ30¢. You can send mail using the Belize Postal Service, which has a main post office in Belize City and smaller post offices in towns and some villages. The Belizean mail service is generally good, except to and from remote villages, and the delivery time to the United States is usually around a week from Belize City, and longer from other areas.

If you need to send something more quickly, you can use a private courier service such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL Worldwide Express, which are more expensive but faster. These companies have offices in Belize City and agents elsewhere in the country.

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