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Example address in Iceland
Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.
Sample address format, line by line
Recipient name Suðurgata 41 102, Reykjavíkurborg Iceland
- 01 Recipient Recipient name
- 02 Street / building Suðurgata 41
- 03 City / postcode 102, Reykjavíkurborg
- 04 Country Iceland
Quick rules
- Recipient name appears first.
- Street name and building number are core elements.
- City and region identify the delivery area.
- Postal code is included when available.
Quick facts
Postcodes
Yes
Typical lines
3–5 lines
Script
Latin (with local diacritics where applicable)
Real example addresses
QuestionsÞjóðminjasafn Íslands
Suðurgata 41
102, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Ráðhús Reykjavíkur
Tjarnargata 11
101, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Rútustoppistöð 1. Ráðhúsið
Vonarstræti
101, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Landakotskirkja
Túngata 13
101, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Dómkirkjan
Kirkjustræti 16
101, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Kirkjan
Valhallarvegur
101, Bláskógabyggð
Iceland
Þjóðarbókhlaðan
Arngrímsgata 3
107, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Háskóli Íslands
Miðtún
105, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Háskólinn í Reykjavík
Nauthólsvegur
102, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Thorvaldsensstræti 2-6
101, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Listasafn Reykjavíkur
Tryggvagata
101, Reykjavíkurborg
Iceland
Listasafnið á Akureyri
Kaupvangsstræti 8
600, Akureyri
Iceland
How to read this format
An address format in Iceland typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.
Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.
Postal codes
Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.
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