UPS Tracking
United Parcel Service — global express and ground logistics.
About UPS
UPS operates one of the world's largest package networks — founded in 1907 in Seattle, with the largest ground fleet in North America — and offers detailed scan visibility across its ground, air, and international services. UPS tracking numbers (the familiar 1Z format) update at each facility and on the delivery vehicle, typically 4–7 times per shipment.
UPS tracking number format
The standard format is 18 characters: '1Z', a 6-character shipper ID, a 2-digit service level, an 8-digit package number, and a check digit. Less common formats: 'T' + 10 characters, 9 digits, or 26 digits; UPS InfoNotice slips carry a 12-digit number.
| Format example |
|---|
1Z 999 AA1 01 2345 6784 |
T0000000000 |
000000000000 |
These are the most common patterns — carriers use multiple formats by service. Unsure? Paste your number above and we'll detect the carrier for you.
How to track a UPS package
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Find your UPS number
It's on your order confirmation or shipping email. UPS numbers look like 1Z 999 AA1 01 2345 6784.
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Paste it above
Drop the number into the box — we'll recognise it as UPS automatically.
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Track in one timeline
See every scan from origin to delivery, plus an estimated arrival window.
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Get delivery alerts
Opt into email or push notifications and we'll watch it until it arrives.
UPS estimated delivery times
| Service | Typical delivery time |
|---|---|
| UPS Next Day Air | Next business day |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | 2 business days |
| UPS 3 Day Select | 3 business days |
| UPS Ground | 1–5 business days |
| Worldwide Express / Saver | 1–3 business days international |
| SurePost (USPS final mile) | 2–7 business days |
Windows are typical, not guaranteed — customs, weather, and peak season can stretch them.
Common UPS tracking statuses & what they mean
- “Label Created”
- UPS has the shipment data but hasn't physically scanned the package yet — it's still with the sender.
- “In Transit”
- Moving between UPS facilities on schedule; scans appear at each hub.
- “Exception”
- Something interrupted the planned route — weather, address issue, or customs. The details line explains the action needed, if any.
UPS customer service
You can reach UPS customer care at 1-800-742-5877 (1-800-PICK-UPS) or track on the official site at ups.com. For “where is my package?” questions, the timeline above usually answers faster than the phone queue.
UPS tracking FAQ
The 1Z prefix is UPS's standard 18-character tracking format: 1Z, a 6-character shipper number, a 2-digit service code, an 8-digit package identifier, and a check digit — e.g. 1Z999AA10123456784.
Yes. Mail Innovations and SurePost hand off to USPS for final delivery, and ParcelTracking follows the parcel across that handoff in one continuous timeline.
UPS offers Saturday delivery in 100+ US metro areas and Sunday delivery in select areas through its USPS partnership. Weekend availability depends on the service level purchased by the sender.
1-800-742-5877 (1-800-PICK-UPS). Have your 1Z tracking number ready — or paste it above to see the full scan history instantly.