Practical guide
What is the Bahrain postal code format?
By Gaurav Agarwal · Updated 17 October 2026
Use your three or four digit block number when a form asks for a Bahrain postal code. Official Bahrain addresses place that number after the city or area, such as Manama 315 and Hamad Town 1212. Keep a P.O. Box separate when the form has its own P.O. Box field.
01Copy this Bahrain address order
Write the recipient name first, then the flat and building, then the road, area and block number. Government forms treat the building, road and block as separate address parts.
A practical phone form can be completed in this order:
- Recipient name
- Flat number and building number
- Road or avenue number
- Area or city followed by the block number
- BAHRAIN as the country for international mail
| Form field | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Postal code or ZIP code | Block number | 315 |
| First address line | Flat and building | Building No 138 |
| Second address line | Road or avenue | Government Avenue |
| City or area | Locality name | Manama |
| Postal box | Only your assigned box number | Keep separate from block |
02Three and four digit examples from Bahrain Post
The official directory shows Isa Town 810. It also shows Sanad 745, Manama 315 and Riffa 912. It also shows Hamad Town 1212, so both three and four digit block numbers appear in official address listings.
These are examples of real service centre addresses. Use the block for your own property, rather than copying a nearby post office's number.
| Area | Block shown |
|---|---|
| Manama | 315 |
| Sanad | 745 |
| Isa Town | 810 |
| Riffa | 912 |
| Hamad Town | 1212 |
03How to confirm the right block number
Check an official address document for the property, such as the address shown on a registered lease or address record. The municipal service form asks for block, road and building separately.
If you are completing a delivery form, confirm all three numbers. A correct block with a wrong road or building can still point to the wrong location.
- Open your official property or address record.
- Find Block Number.
- Match the building and road numbers on the same record.
- Enter the block in the postal code or ZIP field.
- Add the area name and a reachable Bahrain phone number when the delivery form requests them.
04Block number and postal box are different fields
A block identifies the local address area. A postal box is an assigned mail box. The Ministry of Works publishes Building 86, Road 1802, Block 318. It lists postal box 5 separately.
If a website offers both fields, place the block in the postal code field and the assigned box number in the postal box field. Do not invent a box number when you do not have one.
| Number | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Block number | Local address and postal code field |
| Postal box number | Assigned postal box only |
| Building number | The building at the address |
| Road number | The road or avenue at the address |
05What to do when a website rejects the entry
Start with digits only if the field accepts only numbers. Use the full block number, including all four digits when your address has four. The official Hamad Town example ends in 1212.
If the site forces five digits, do not guess that adding a zero is officially required. Check the seller's address help or contact its support because the checked Bahrain government pages do not publish a separate five digit national format.
- Try the block number exactly as shown on your address record.
- Remove spaces or labels such as Block if the field accepts digits only.
- Keep the city or area in its own field.
- Use the site's support route if it insists on a different length.
06Where to ask about a postal address
The locator is provided by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and includes post office addresses, contacts, hours and available services.
For a postal enquiry, the official directory lists [email protected]. Include the area and the address components you are trying to confirm, but do not send passwords or eKey details.
07What the official pages don't say
The checked Bahrain government pages do not publish a separate nationwide list labelled ZIP codes. They show address blocks and official address examples instead. Use the block attached to your exact property, and contact Bahrain Post if a postal service needs confirmation.
08FAQs
Does Bahrain have a five digit ZIP code?
The checked Bahrain government pages show three and four digit block numbers in official addresses, including 315 and 1212. They do not publish a separate five digit format.
What postal code should I use for Manama?
Use the block number for your exact Manama address. The official Manama Post Office example ends in 315.
Is the block number the same as the building number?
No. Bahrain government forms request block, road and building as separate fields.
Can I use a postal box as the postal code?
Keep it separate when the form provides a postal box field. The Ministry of Works lists Building 86, Road 1802, Block 318. It lists postal box 5 separately.
What if there is no flat number?
On the municipal form, the Flat Number field says to enter 0 when it is not applicable. Follow the instructions on the specific form you are using.
Who can confirm a Bahrain postal address?
Bahrain Post's official directory lists the postal enquiry email [email protected].
09Official sources
Official details checked 17 October 2026.