IrelandAn Post Tracking
The national postal service of Ireland, delivering domestic and international mail and parcel post worldwide.
- Detects An Post numbers
- No account needed
- Email & push alerts
- Based in
- Ireland
- Carrier type
- National postal service
- Typical transit
- 1 to 3 days domestic, 3 to 15 days international
- Tracking updates
- Scanned at sorting hubs, dispatch points, and delivery
- Primary coverage
- Ireland, Europe, and global postal destinations
How to track a An Post package
To track an An Post shipment, enter your tracking number into the input field above to check the latest movement on parceltracking.com. Our independent multi-carrier tracker automatically recognizes An Post codes and brings up your full milestone history in one clear view. Alternatively, you can copy the code directly into the tracking box on the official An Post portal to verify local details.
About An Post
An Post serves as the national postal operator of Ireland, providing essential domestic and international express mail, letter, and freight transportation. Based in Dublin, the organization processes millions of items each week, operating a wide distribution network that connects urban centers and rural areas across the country.
Beyond traditional domestic deliveries, An Post manages cross-border mailings by partnering with global postal authorities and commercial couriers worldwide. Whether handling personal letters, e-commerce orders, or heavy parcels, An Post routes items through modern automated sorting hubs before sending them out to international destinations or delivering them directly to home addresses across Ireland.
Where An Post delivers
An Post provides comprehensive domestic shipping across every county in Ireland, handling final-mile deliveries to both commercial premises and residential homes. For international shipping, An Post collects items locally and moves them through major Irish transport hubs. Once abroad, items are handed off to national postal operators like USPS, Royal Mail, or Deutsche Post, or to partner delivery networks in destination countries.
- Domestic Ireland
- Ireland to United Kingdom
- Ireland to European Union
- Ireland to United States & Canada
- Ireland to Asia-Pacific
An Post tracking number format
An Post standard tracking numbers generally follow international Universal Postal Union formats. Most cross-border express and registered parcels feature a 13-character alphanumeric pattern. This sequence begins with two letters, followed by nine numerical digits, and ends with the country code IE. Domestic parcels inside Ireland also frequently use a format consisting of two letters followed by nine numbers, or a 12-to-13-digit numeric code. When tracking your item, enter the entire string without any spaces or hyphens to ensure the system processes the request correctly.
Format example
- AA 000 000 000 IE
- RL 000 000 000 IE
- CE 000 000 000 IE
Patterns vary by service. Paste whatever you have and we will detect the carrier for you.
How to track a An Post parcel
Step 01
Find your tracking number
Locate the shipping code provided on your purchase receipt, dispatch notification email, or physical shipping label.
Step 02
Enter the code on parceltracking.com
Paste your identifier into the search box above. Our platform automatically identifies An Post items and launches the search.
Step 03
Review your combined timeline
Follow the journey from initial collection to final postal handoff in a single, easy-to-read update list.
Step 04
Check official portal as alternative
If you need to verify local delivery specifics inside Ireland, you can also paste the exact same number into the official An Post website.
An Post delivery times
| Service | Typical window |
|---|---|
| An Post Express Post (Domestic) | Typically 1 business day within Ireland |
| An Post Standard Post (Domestic) | Typically 1 to 3 business days within Ireland |
| An Post International Courier | Typically 2 to 5 business days, route dependent |
| An Post International Standard | Typically 3 to 10 business days for Europe, 7 to 15+ days globally |
Windows are typical, not guaranteed. Customs, weather and peak season can stretch them.
What each status means
- Item Received by An Post
- The parcel has arrived at an An Post processing center or post office and is registered in the system.
- In Transit
- The shipment is moving between network sorting hubs, distribution facilities, or transport hubs.
- Sorted in Mail Center
- The item has gone through automated processing at a regional mail hub and is prepared for onward transport.
- Out for Delivery
- Your package is with the local mail carrier and is scheduled to arrive at the destination address today.
- Delivered
- The parcel has been successfully left at the destination address, placed in a secure location, or accepted by a recipient.
- Held in Customs
- The parcel is being inspected by border authorities or is awaiting customs clearance documentation and fees.
- We Tried to Deliver
- An Post attempted delivery, but no one was available. The item may be redirected to a local post office for collection.
How long is normal for An Post?
Tracking updates often freeze while a parcel travels across international borders or sits in large sorting centers. Pauses in scan events are normal and usually do not mean your package is lost.
Days 1 to 3
Your package is likely moving through regional mail hubs or waiting for dispatch. It is common to see limited scans during initial handling and transit.
Days 4 to 7
For cross-border shipments, items may be in international transit or arriving at customs entry points. Scans often pause until clearance completes.
After 10 to 14 days
If domestic items or international express packages show no updates for this long, check with the seller or contact An Post to verify package progress.
An Post tracking not updating?
Tracking progress can sometimes pause unexpectedly. Most delays are caused by operational bottlenecks, international handoffs, or customs procedures rather than lost items.
- Label created but package not scanned
- The shipper generated the label online, but the parcel has not yet been physically accepted or scanned at an An Post facility.
- Customs inspection holds
- Cross-border items entering or leaving Ireland must pass through border control, which can create multi-day tracking gaps.
- Weekend and public holiday pauses
- An Post standard transport services do not operate on weekends or official holidays, pausing tracking updates.
- Cross-border carrier handoffs
- When an item leaves Ireland, tracking updates may pause until the receiving nation's postal service scans the incoming package.
What to do next
- Double-check your tracking number digits for small typos or extra spaces.
- Check your mailbox or doorstep for a physical notice left by the mail carrier.
- Contact the merchant or sender to confirm the parcel was handed to An Post.
- Wait 48 to 72 hours for international items to clear transport hubs and customs.
An Post customs & handoffs
When shipping internationally with An Post, your parcel undergoes multiple processing stages. It is processed at a regional Irish sorting office before moving through export customs and being loaded onto international transport flights or freight lanes.
After landing in the destination country, local customs inspectors clear the package before transferring it to the foreign postal provider. Universal Postal Union standards ensure your original An Post tracking code usually remains valid on the destination postal service website.
Tips for tracking An Post parcels
Keep your full tracking code safe
Save your confirmation email containing the 13-character tracking number so you can re-check progress easily.
Watch for local postal handoffs
For international shipments from Ireland, your home nation postal authority will complete final delivery using the same tracking code.
Verify duty payments quickly
If receiving an import via An Post, complete any required customs or VAT payments right away to prevent delivery holds.
Contact the seller for help
Senders hold commercial accounts with An Post and can launch official postal investigations faster than recipients.
An Post customer service
If you need direct assistance with an An Post delivery, contact their official customer support line or submit a query through their website. As an independent tracking platform, parceltracking.com monitors shipment progress across carriers but cannot modify delivery instructions, collect customs fees, or issue refunds.
- Phone
- (353) 01-7057600
- Official site
- anpost.com ↗
An Post tracking questions
Type your full An Post tracking code into the tracking bar on parceltracking.com to view real-time updates. You can also track your item directly on the official An Post website by entering the same code into their tracking tool.
Check your order confirmation email, dispatch notice, or physical posting receipt. Online sellers always include the tracking identifier once your package has been packed and handed over to An Post for transport.
Status updates pause when packages are moving between hubs, traveling overseas, or undergoing customs inspections. Weekend breaks and holiday schedules also slow down scan frequency until the item reaches the next sorting depot.
Domestic shipments within Ireland usually take 1 to 3 business days. International transit varies by region, typically taking 3 to 10 days within Europe and up to 15 business days for global destinations, depending on customs.
Once an An Post parcel leaves Ireland, it is handed over to the national postal operator of the destination country, such as USPS in the United States, Royal Mail in the UK, or Australia Post.
Items subject to duty fees or clearance checks are held by customs authorities. You or the recipient may receive a notice from An Post or local customs explaining how to settle outstanding charges or supply missing paperwork.
Reach out to An Post customer service directly through the official support options listed on their website. Make sure to have your tracking identifier available so customer representatives can locate your parcel records quickly.
No. Parceltracking.com is an independent parcel tracking aggregator. We monitor shipment updates across carriers but have no authorization to alter deliveries, hold shipments, or update address details on behalf of An Post.
No, parceltracking.com is an independent third-party tracking platform. We aggregate logistics updates from thousands of global carriers, including An Post, to help users monitor all their shipments in one unified dashboard.
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About this page
ParcelTracking is an independent tracking tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by An Post. We show the scan history An Post reports, we do not carry the shipment, and we cannot change a delivery address, issue a refund, or file a claim. For those, contact An Post at anpost.com.
Last updated August 2, 2026
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