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DHL Express vs Aramex: tracking compared

How tracking works with DHL Express and Aramex — number formats, where to find your tracking number, live status and official trackers. We don't rank couriers on speed or price: those depend on the route, the seller and the service booked.

DHL Express

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Aramex

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About
International express courier for documents and parcels.
International express courier, common for shipments to and from the Middle East.
Region
International
International
On CheckMyOrder
Live statusvia DHL's official tracking API, with authorised tracking-data providers (Ship24, 17TRACK) as backup
Live statusvia authorised tracking-data providers (Ship24, 17TRACK)
Tracking number is called
waybill number, tracking number
waybill number, AWB number
Number format
DHL Parcel (Europe) piece IDs start with JJD. DHL Express waybills are 10 digits. Many other numbers are also 10 digits.
No single public format — check the number in the shipping message.
Where to find it
The sender's shipping confirmation email.
In the shipping email or SMS from the sender or shop.
Seen on orders from
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Official tracker
dhl.com(opens in a new tab)
aramex.com(opens in a new tab)

Which courier has my parcel?

When you buy online, the seller chooses the courier, not you. The shipping SMS, e-mail or the order page in the shop's app names the courier next to the tracking number. If you only have the number, paste it into the tracker with Auto-detect — if the format is shared by several couriers, we'll ask you to pick.

Sending a parcel yourself?

Check these on each courier's official website before you book:

  • Does it deliver to the destination PIN code?
  • The delivery estimate for your route and service
  • The price for your parcel's actual and volumetric weight
  • Cover for loss or damage (declared value or insurance)
  • Pickup from your address, or drop-off at a counter

Good to know

DHL Express

10-digit waybills

DHL Express waybills are 10 digits. Many other numbers are also 10 digits, so choose DHL in the courier list if asked.

Aramex

Customs on international parcels

International parcels may wait in customs. If the status mentions customs, check with Aramex or the sender whether duties or documents are needed.

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