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Deutsche Post Tracking

Enter your Deutsche Post tracking number to view shipment status, transit checkpoints, and delivery progress.

Deutsche Post tracking

Enter your tracking number

Get live status and transit history.

How to Track Your Deutsche Post Shipment

Three quick steps — free, no login required.

  1. 1

    Find your tracking number

    Check the SMS, email, or order page from your seller or courier. Deutsche Post numbers are usually 13 characters, e.g. CJ123456789DE or 10–20 digits.

  2. 2

    Enter it above

    Type or paste the tracking number into the search box at the top of this page and hit track.

  3. 3

    Get live status

    See the current status, every transit checkpoint, and delivery progress in one timeline.

Deutsche Post Tracking

Deutsche Post is Germany’s national postal operator and one of the largest logistics networks in Europe, operating alongside DHL under DHL Group. Monitor registered letters, express documents, international priority parcels, and cross-border packets with comprehensive status milestones and real-time transit updates on Track91.

Core Mail and Parcel Services

National & Registered Mail (Einschreiben)

Covers domestic letter post across Germany, including registered mail (Einschreiben Einwurf and Einschreiben Eigenhändig) with recipient signature verification, proof of posting, and online milestone tracking.

International Parcel & Packet (Warenpost & Päckchen)

Lightweight international merchandise shipments sent via Warenpost International and small parcels (Päckchen) with end-to-end UPU barcode tracking, customs documentation, and seamless handover to destination national postal authorities.

DHL Paket Domestic & Euroconnect

Standard parcel shipping within Germany and mainland Europe with automated sortation at regional Paketzentren, scheduled delivery appointments, neighborhood drop-off options, and Packstation automated locker collection.

Express & Time-Definite Documents

Urgent business mail and priority document solutions featuring guaranteed next-day domestic arrival, dedicated transport handling, and real-time electronic delivery confirmations.

Tracking Number Formats

International UPU Postal Standard

Standard 13-character Universal Postal Union barcode consisting of two prefix letters indicating service type (e.g. CJ, RR, RT, or LK), nine digits, and ending in country code DE for Germany.

Example: CJ123456789DE, RR123456789DE

Domestic German Parcel Numbers

Domestic parcel labels generated through DHL Paket and online franking typically use 10 to 20 numeric digits (often starting with 0034 or standard 12-digit parcel identifiers) printed directly beneath the scannable barcode.

Example: 00340123456789012345, 123456789012

Expected Delivery Timelines

Domestic Deliveries (Germany)

Letters, registered mail, and standard parcels shipped within Germany typically achieve next-day or 2-day delivery across federal states, with Saturday deliveries standard in most postal districts.

European & Global Destinations

Deliveries to EU destinations usually take 3 to 7 business days. Overseas destinations (e.g. North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America) take between 7 and 15 business days depending on international air transit, export clearance, and destination country post services.

Status Glossary

Order data transmitted electronically

The sender has registered the shipment electronically. Physical handover to Deutsche Post has not yet been scanned.

Processed in the parcel center

The parcel has been sorted at a regional logistics hub and is en route to either the destination delivery depot or the export gateway.

Loaded onto delivery vehicle

The item is out for delivery today with the local postal courier and should arrive within normal regional delivery hours.

Ready for collection (Packstation / Filiale)

The recipient was absent or the package was routed to a nearby post office branch or Packstation locker, ready for pickup with notification card or mTan code.

Track91 is an independent parcel tracking service and is not affiliated with Deutsche Post or DHL Group. For delivery changes, rerouting, or official postal investigations, please contact the sender or official Deutsche Post customer care.

Deutsche Post Customer Care

For delivery issues, keep your tracking number handy and contact Deutsche Post directly. For order-related questions, contact the seller or marketplace you purchased from first.

Deutsche Post Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common queries about Deutsche Post tracking, delays, and deliveries.

How do I track my Deutsche Post shipment?

Enter your 13-character postal reference (e.g. CJ123456789DE) or parcel consignment number into the Track91 search bar. Track91 retrieves real-time milestone events directly from the network and displays your item’s progress from posting to final delivery without requiring an account.

What format is used for a Deutsche Post tracking number?

International postal items typically use standard UPU S10 codes with 13 characters starting with two letters, nine digits, and ending in DE (such as RT123456789DE or CJ123456789DE). Domestic German parcels and registered items may also use numeric consignment numbers between 10 and 20 digits long.

How long does delivery take with Deutsche Post?

Domestic letters and parcels within Germany typically arrive within 1 to 3 business days. International deliveries to neighboring European nations usually take 3 to 7 business days, while global destinations may require 7 to 15 business days depending on customs clearance and the destination postal network.

Why is my Deutsche Post tracking status not updating?

Tracking scans appear only when an item arrives at or departs an automated sortation center, customs checkpoint, or local delivery depot. Gaps between status updates frequently occur during cross-border transit or customs inspection before the destination postal operator scans the parcel.

What does "Order data transmitted electronically" mean?

This status means the sender has created the shipping label and transmitted parcel details to Deutsche Post or DHL electronically. Physical processing begins as soon as the item is dropped off at a retail postal outlet, collected by a driver, or scanned at the origin sorting center.

Can I track a Deutsche Post package without a tracking number?

Standard untracked letters and basic postcards do not have tracking identifiers. For registered letters or parcel shipments, locate the number on your posting receipt, order confirmation, or dispatch email. If you cannot find the code, contact the sender or merchant to retrieve it.

What should I do if my Deutsche Post shipment is delayed?

Check your latest tracking scan to see whether the package is undergoing customs inspection or awaiting recipient pickup at a local branch or Packstation. If the expected delivery date has passed by more than five business days with no new scans, request the sender to initiate an investigation enquiry with Deutsche Post.

Is Track91 affiliated with Deutsche Post?

No. Track91 is an independent global parcel tracking platform that consolidates shipment data from postal operators and couriers worldwide. For official inquiries, change of delivery address, or postal compensation claims, please contact Deutsche Post customer support directly.