What is the name and length of the Faroese postal code?

It is called a Postnummar and is uniquely short, consisting of only three numeric digits.

What is the postal code for Tórshavn?

The capital city, Tórshavn, uses the Postnummar 100. Other districts in the capital region use 110, 160, or 188.

Is the Faroese code system linked to Denmark?

While the Faroe Islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark, they maintain an entirely independent three-digit Postnummar system separate from the Danish four-digit format.

How can I find a specific Postnummar in Faroe Islands?

You can use the Postindex.net search bar or browse our regional directory of Faroe Islands to find accurate Postnummars for any city or street.

Faroe Islands Postal Codes

Navigate the Faroe Islands postal network with precision. Our database provides a comprehensive directory of Postal Codes, covering everything from the administrative districts of Tórshavn to the most remote localities. Ensure accurate mail routing and seamless logistics by using the correct geographic identifiers for every street and city across the country.

Postcodes of Faroe Islands

645

Aeduvik

927

Akrar

726

Anir

160

Argir

165

Argir

727

Arnafjordur

386

Bour

235

Dalur

735

Depil

470

Eidi

478

Elduvik

870

Famjin

825

Frodba

530

Fuglafjordur

535

Fuglafjordur

477

Funningsfjordur

475

Funningur

387

Gasadalur

476

Gjogv

625

Glyvrar

510

Gota

515

Gota

666

Gotueidi

511

Gotugjogv

440

Haldarsvik

785

Haraldssund

767

Hattarvik

695

Hellur

280

Hestur

420

Hosvik

960

Hov

188

Hoyvik

796

Husar

230

Husavik

850

Hvalba

430

Hvalvik

740

Hvannasund

187

Hvitanes

494

Innan Glyvur

180

Kaldbak

185

Kaldbaksbotnur

766

Kirkja

175

Kirkjubour

700

Klaksvik

710

Klaksvik

495

Kolbanargjogv

410

Kollafjordur

285

Koltur

780

Kunoy

340

Kvivik

626

Lambareidi

627

Lambi

438

Langasandur

520

Leirvik

335

Leynar

466

Ljosa

926

Lopra

370

Midvagur

375

Midvagur

797

Mikladalur

496

Morskranes

737

Muli

388

Mykines

655

Nes, Eysturoy

925

Nes, Vagur

437

Nesvik

270

Nolsoy

730

Norddepil

725

Nordoyri

178

Nordradalur

512

Nordragota

460

Nordskali

736

Nordtoftir

827

Oravik

690

Oyndarfjordur

400

Oyrarbakki

405

Oyrarbakki

415

Oyrareingir

450

Oyri

950

Porkeri

640

Rituvik

620

Runavik

436

Saksun

600

Saltangara

610

Saltangara

656

Saltnes

360

Sandavagur

210

Sandur

215

Sandur

860

Sandvik

Faroe Islands Statistic

Capital

Tórshavn

ISO Alpha-2

ISO Alpha-3

FRO

Calling code

+298

Currency

Faroese Króna (kr)

Code Format

NNN

Total Postcodes

130

About Faroe Islands Postal System

Posta (P/F Postverk Føroya) serves as the primary postal authority for the eighteen islands of the Faroe Islands archipelago. Utilizing one of the shortest numeric systems in the world, the three-digit code is tailored for the territory’s unique geography and small population. This system ensures efficient mail routing across rugged coastal terrain and inter-island ferry routes.

Address Example in Faroe Islands

MR. JOVAN POULSEN
NORDARI RINGVEGUR 15
100 TORSHAVN
FAROE ISLANDS

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Code Structure

The Faroese Postnummar is comprised of exactly three digits. The first digit generally indicates the island or major region, with 1 specifically assigned to the capital region on Streymoy.

FAQ about Faroe Islands