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Oman address format & examples

How to write an Omani address

From the stunning deserts of Wahiba Sands to the majestic mountains of Jebel Shams, Oman is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The capital, Muscat, boasts incredible architecture, including the grand Sultan Qaboos Mosque, while the Mutrah Souq offers a lively blend of tradition and modernity. If you're planning to send a letter to Oman, you'll need to know the correct Oman address format. We’ve gathered the best tools and Omani address examples to help you format and validate any address.

Smarty is your go-to source for professional-grade location data. Just enter any Omani address, and it’s returned formatted, standardized, and validated faster than you can enjoy a cup of Omani kahwa. Using the correct Oman address format ensures smooth delivery. Below is the typical street address format for Oman:

  1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles for the region.
  2. Building number and street - List one after the other.
  3. City - The city the address is in will also get its own, special line.
  4. Country - This is often shortened to OMN.
Oman address example

Oman address examples

Typical address example

1 Sumail Street

Ras Al Hamra

OMN

Address example with units

Ap. 8

4 8 Way

Al Hasselahi

OMN

Postal box example

Al Sahwa Bldg

Al Nahdah Street

PO Box 2609

2609

OMN

Smarty address validation tools

Smarty® has a suite of address validation tools that can format, standardize, and validate Oman addresses, plus addresses in 240+ other countries and territories worldwide. Validate your Omani address with our tools.
Use the Single Address Verification Tool to verify and format 1 address at a time, the Bulk Address Validation Tool to verify and format a list addresses simultaneously, or use the International Street Address API to integrate address validation and formatting programmatically into your software systems and workflows.

Postal information

Oman's national postal system, "Oman Post," was established in 1966. As of recent data, Oman Post services approximately 1,029 addresses, reflecting its extensive reach throughout Oman. The organization manages a substantial network, indicative of its role as a major postal service provider in the region.
Administrative area types and count
11 governorates
Administration area names and abbreviations

Muscat (MU)

Dhofar (DH)

Al Batinah North (BN)

Al Batinah South (BS)

Al Dakhiliyah (DA)

Al Wusta (WU)

Al Sharqiyah North (SN)

Al Sharqiyah South (SS)

Al Dhahirah (DH)

Al Buraimi (BU)

Musandam (MU)

Term to describe postal codes
postal code
Postal code in language
الرمز البريدي
Postal code format
999
Postal service provider and website

Country information

Curious about the international Oman address format? Whether shipping items from abroad or sending mail to the country’s major cities like Muscat or Salalah, understanding the proper Omani address example is key. We also have plenty of information on ISO codes, key cities, and more for your reference.

Country/territory name
Oman
ISO3
OMN
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code
OM
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code
OMN
ISO 3166-1 numeric country code
512
Endonym
عُمان (ʿUmān)
Total land area
309,500 KM²
Capital
Muskat
Other major cities
Salalah, Seeb, Sohar

Population information

Total population
4,644,384 (2023)
Urban / rural distribution
80% / 20%
Urban population
3,715,507
Rural population
928,877
Official language
Arabic
All languages spoken
Arabic, English
Most commonly used postal language
Arabic
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Now that you've seen our Oman address examples and have become as wizard at Omani address formats, why not expand your expertise even further? Visit the international address formats page for information on other countries and territories we cover.

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