Lahore Postal Code — Complete List of Lahore Area Zip Codes (Pakistan Post)
This page lists the official Pakistan Post postal codes (zip codes) for all major areas, towns, colonies, and sectors of Lahore. Lahore postal codes are required for online shopping deliveries, official documents, bank forms, and courier services including TCS, Leopards, and Pakistan Post. All postal codes listed below are verified from Pakistan Post official records.
Quick Reference: Lahore Postal Codes by Major Area
| Area / Colony | Postal Code | District |
|---|---|---|
| GPO Lahore (General Post Office) | 54000 | Lahore Central |
| DHA Phase 1–4 (Defence Housing Authority) | 54792 | Lahore Cantonment |
| DHA Phase 5–6 | 54810 | Lahore Cantonment |
| Gulberg I, II, III | 54660 | Lahore |
| Model Town | 54700 | Lahore |
| Johar Town | 54782 | Lahore |
| Bahria Town (main phases) | 53720 | Lahore |
| Bahria Town Sector E–M | 53744 | Lahore |
| Garden Town | 54600 | Lahore |
| Faisal Town | 54770 | Lahore |
| Township | 54770 | Lahore |
| Cavalry Ground | 54810 | Lahore Cantonment |
| Gulshan-e-Ravi | 54900 | Lahore |
| Allama Iqbal Town | 54570 | Lahore |
| Wapda Town | 54770 | Lahore |
| PAK Arab Society | 54000 | Lahore |
| Cantt. (Cantonment) | 54810 | Lahore Cantonment |
| Shah Alam Market | 54000 | Lahore Central |
| Samanabad | 54500 | Lahore |
| Shadbagh | 54100 | Lahore |
| Green Town | 54000 | Lahore |
| Wahdat Colony | 54000 | Lahore |
| Raiwind Road area | 54000 | Lahore |
| Bedian Road | 54810 | Lahore |
| Liberty Market area | 54660 | Lahore (Gulberg) |
How to Find Your Lahore Postal Code
- Check the Pakistan Post website at pakpost.gov.pk and use the Postal Code Finder tool — enter your street name or area and the system returns the correct zip code.
- Look at previous courier waybills, bank statements, or CNIC registration documents — Pakistan Post postal codes are printed on official documents tied to your registered address.
- Ask your local post office — Lahore has multiple post offices in each major area; the postmaster can confirm the postal code for streets in their delivery area.
- Use the address on your CNIC — if your CNIC address is in Lahore, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) assigns the correct postal code when issuing the card.
Lahore Postal Code Format
Pakistan Post uses 5-digit postal codes. Lahore postal codes begin with 5 — ranging from 53000 to 54999 for the greater Lahore district including Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib districts that share the Lahore postal zone. The central Lahore GPO code (54000) is used as a default when the specific area code is unknown.
For international mail and packages addressed to Lahore, the full postal address format is: [Recipient Name], [House/Flat Number], [Street Name], [Colony/Area], Lahore, [Postal Code], Punjab, Pakistan. The postal code goes before “Punjab, Pakistan” in international address formats used by DHL, FedEx, and courier companies.
Lahore Postal Codes by District and Tehsil
| District / Tehsil | Postal Code Range | Main Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Lahore City Central | 54000–54099 | GPO, Old Lahore, Anarkali, Azam Market |
| Lahore West / North | 54100–54299 | Shadbagh, Krishen Nagar, Badami Bagh |
| Lahore South-West | 54500–54599 | Samanabad, Ferozepur Road corridor |
| Lahore South (Garden Town / Gulberg) | 54600–54699 | Garden Town, Gulberg I-III, Liberty Market |
| Lahore Model Town / Allama Iqbal | 54700–54799 | Model Town, Johar Town, Wapda Town, DHA near areas |
| Lahore Cantonment / DHA | 54810–54899 | DHA Phases, Cavalry Ground, Cantt. |
| Lahore Gulshan-e-Ravi | 54900–54999 | Gulshan-e-Ravi, Nishtar Colony |
| Bahria Town (Lahore) | 53720–53799 | All Bahria Town Lahore phases |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the postal code for DHA Lahore?
The postal code for DHA Lahore Phase 1 to Phase 4 is 54792. DHA Phase 5 and Phase 6 use postal code 54810, which is the Lahore Cantonment postal code. For international deliveries to DHA Lahore, use the full address including “DHA, Lahore Cantt., 54810, Punjab, Pakistan”.
What is the postal code for Bahria Town Lahore?
The main postal code for Bahria Town Lahore is 53720. For newer sectors (Sector E onwards), the postal code 53744 is also used. When filling forms for Bahria Town Lahore, use 53720 as the primary postal code unless your specific sector has a distinct assignment.
What is the Lahore GPO postal code?
The General Post Office (GPO) Lahore postal code is 54000. This is the central Lahore postal code and is used as the default for addresses in the central city area when a more specific area postal code is not known.
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Using Lahore Postal Codes for Online Shopping and Courier Deliveries
Pakistani courier companies and e-commerce platforms including Daraz, OLX, and international retailers require a valid postal code to process your order. When entering your Lahore delivery address on Daraz.pk, the postal code field is mandatory — entering an incorrect or generic code (like 54000 for all of Lahore) can cause delivery routing errors or package delays, as courier companies use postal codes to assign packages to the correct delivery hub.
For TCS and Leopards Couriers, Lahore is divided into delivery sectors corresponding to postal zones. A package addressed to DHA Lahore (54792) is routed to the DHA sector hub rather than the central Lahore hub at Gulberg. Mismatched postal codes can result in a package being assigned to the wrong hub, causing an extra day of delay as it is transferred to the correct sector. Always use the most specific postal code matching your actual neighbourhood.
International mail to Lahore from USA, UK, UAE, or other countries requires the postal code in the address. International postal services and courier companies use the postal code as the primary routing identifier. If ordering from Amazon UK or US with delivery to Lahore, the shipping address should read: House/Flat Number, Street Name, Area Name, Lahore 54000 (or your specific area code), Punjab, Pakistan. The “Pakistan” country code ensures correct international routing.
Lahore Postal Code on NADRA Forms and Government Documents
NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) uses postal codes when issuing CNICs and Smart CNICs. When you apply for a new CNIC or update your address, the NADRA office records your postal code as part of your permanent address. This postal code on your CNIC then becomes the reference postal code for your identity — used by banks when opening accounts, by FBR when processing tax returns, and by courts when serving legal notices.
If you have recently moved within Lahore — for example from Allama Iqbal Town (54570) to DHA (54792) — you should update your CNIC address at NADRA to reflect the new postal code. An outdated address with an incorrect postal code can cause documents and official notices to be misdirected. The NADRA office nearest to your new Lahore address handles address updates with your original CNIC and a recent utility bill as proof of new address.
Lahore Postal Code for Bank Account Opening
Pakistani banks require a valid postal code when opening a new account or updating account information. When opening an account at HBL, MCB, UBL, Meezan Bank, or any other Pakistani bank in Lahore, the account opening form asks for your current address including postal code. The bank uses this postal code to assign your account to its geographical branch cluster for cheque clearing and other location-sensitive operations.
For digital bank account applications (Meezan Upaisa, HBL Konnect, Bank Alfalah Alfa), the address form including postal code is part of the KYC (Know Your Customer) verification process. The postal code entered must match your CNIC address postal code to pass automated KYC verification. If they do not match, the application may flag for manual review, delaying account activation.
Lahore Postal Codes for New Housing Developments
New residential developments in Lahore — newer phases of DHA, Bahria Orchard, Lake City, Park View City — sometimes do not yet have assigned Pakistan Post postal codes, or their postal code assignment is in progress. For addresses in new Lahore developments without confirmed postal codes, use the nearest confirmed postal zone code. For Lake City Lahore (Raiwind Road area), the area falls under the broader Lahore 54000 zone pending specific assignment. For Park View City (Canal Road), use 54000 or 54660 (Gulberg zone) as the closest confirmed zone.
Bahria Town Lahore phases built after Phase 8 may not all be covered by the original 53720 postal code. When in doubt for newer Bahria Town Lahore sectors, use the Pakistan Post Postal Code Finder at pakpost.gov.pk with your exact street address for the most current assignment, or contact the Bahria Town administration office which coordinates with Pakistan Post for new sector postal code assignments.
Lahore Postal Code vs Pin Code — Understanding the Difference
In Pakistan, “postal code” and “zip code” refer to the same system — the Pakistan Post 5-digit code. The term “pin code” is used in India (6 digits) and is sometimes confused with Pakistani postal codes. For addresses in Lahore, always use the 5-digit Pakistan Post code, not a 6-digit Indian-style PIN. Similarly, “area code” in Pakistan typically refers to telephone area codes (Lahore telephone area code is 042) which are completely separate from the postal code system.
When filling forms on international websites that ask for “ZIP code” — a term used by the US Postal Service — enter your 5-digit Pakistan Post postal code. Most international address forms accept 5-digit codes. If the form requires exactly 5 digits and Lahore postal codes are 5 digits (e.g., 54000, 54792, 53720), they fit the ZIP code format requirement without modification. For countries using 4-digit postal codes (Australia) or 6-digit codes (India), Pakistani 5-digit codes are still accepted on most international e-commerce platforms as they validate by country, not by digit count universally.
How Pakistan Post Assigns Postal Codes
Pakistan Post assigns postal codes hierarchically. The first two digits indicate the province and major city zone: 54 indicates Lahore, 53 indicates Lahore outer/suburban zone (used for Bahria Town and other developments at city periphery), 55 indicates other Punjab cities near Lahore. The remaining three digits indicate the specific delivery area within that zone. This hierarchical structure means that knowing the first two digits of a Lahore postal code (54 or 53) immediately identifies it as a Lahore address to postal systems.
Pakistan Post periodically reviews and updates postal codes as new residential developments are built and new post offices open. The frequency of these reviews is approximately every 5 years for urban areas and less frequently for rural areas. For rapidly developing areas on the Lahore periphery — Raiwind Road corridor, Bedian Road new societies, Sundar Industrial Estate nearby residences — postal code assignments may not yet be finalised in Pakistan Post official records. For these areas, Pakistan Post recommends using the parent postal zone code (54000 for Lahore) while the specific assignment is processed.
Lahore Postal Code for FBR Tax Filing
When filing your FBR income tax return through the IRIS online portal, the address section requires your city name, province, and postal code. For Lahore residents, enter “Lahore” as the city, “Punjab” as the province, and your specific area postal code from the table above. The FBR does not validate postal codes against Pakistan Post database in real time during filing, but entering an accurate postal code ensures that any printed correspondence or notices from FBR are addressed with the correct routing information. FBR has offices in Lahore at multiple locations — using an accurate postal code helps route your file to the correct regional tax office if a physical audit or correspondence is required.
For freelancers and remote workers registered under FBR and residing in Lahore, the postal code must match the registered business address. Many Lahore-based freelancers use their home address as their business address — ensure the postal code in your FBR profile matches the postal code of your CNIC registered address to avoid any discrepancy in identity verification during audit processes. Discrepancies between CNIC address and tax return address are one of the flags that trigger manual review in FBR automated risk profiling systems.