DHL Tracking Number Format

The most common tracking number format is 10 digits (e.g. 9999 9999 99). Some other less common formats may also exist.

DHL Express
10 digits numerical only; or starts with 000, JJD01, JJD00, JVGL or similar.
Examples: 1234567890 or JJD0099999999

DHL Parcel
Starts with 3S, JVGL or JJD.
Examples: 3SBCC000123456 or JVGL9999999999

DHL eCommerce
Typically starts with GM, LX, RX or up to five letters. The ID length might vary from 10 to 39 characters.

Examples: GM99999999999 or 999999999999999999

DHL Global Forwarding
7-digit numerical only.
Example: 1234567

Starts with 1 number, followed by 2 letters and 4 to 6 numbers.
Example: 1AB12345

Starts with 3 to 4 letters.
Example: ABC123456

Starts with 3-digit carrier code, followed by dash (-), followed by the 8-digit masterbill number.
Example: 123-12345678

DHL Freight
Order Code: starts with 2 to 3 letters, followed by dash (-), 2 to 3 letters, dash (-) and 7 numbers.
Example: ABC-DE-1234567

Starts with 4 numbers, followed by dash (-) and 5 numbers.
Example: 1234-12345

Numeric only with the length 9, 10 or 14.
Example: 123456789