Deutsche Post tracking
Deutsche Post is the German postal operator and the parent company of DHL. Inbound international mail to Germany is usually delivered by Deutsche Post even when another carrier ran the international leg.
Tracking number format
12 to 20 digits, or UPU format ending in DE
RA123456789DE
Domestic parcels use DHL numbering; letters and registered mail use the UPU format.
How long does delivery take?
1-3 days domestically
Germany applies customs handling to non-EU parcels above the duty threshold, which adds a few days.
Things that look wrong but usually are not
- A parcel routed to a Packstation locker is marked delivered when it reaches the locker, not when you collect it.
Also known as
Deutsche Post DHL · DHL Paket · Warenpost
Marketplaces that ship with Deutsche Post
If you ordered from one of these, your parcel may well be travelling with Deutsche Post even though the seller never said so.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a Deutsche Post tracking number look like?
- 12 to 20 digits, or UPU format ending in DE. Domestic parcels use DHL numbering; letters and registered mail use the UPU format.
- How long does Deutsche Post take to deliver?
- 1-3 days domestically. Germany applies customs handling to non-EU parcels above the duty threshold, which adds a few days.
- Why has my Deutsche Post tracking not updated?
- Parcels are only scanned at fixed points along the route, and on economy services those points can be days apart. Silence of up to two weeks during international transit is normal. See what tracking silence means for how long is too long.
- Can I track a Deutsche Post parcel without an account?
- Yes. Paste the number in the box above. Trackuo needs no account and stores nothing about you beyond the parcel itself.