iPhone Country Code 101 - How To Check iPhone Model Country?

Knowing where an iPhone was made or meant to be sold could be useful when buying one, whether brand-new or refurbished. Understanding country-specific features, network compatibility, and warranty coverage are just a few of the reasons this information may be helpful. Here's a step-by-step guide on determining your iPhone's nation of origin.

Step 1: Find iPhone Model Number

Before determining the country, you need to find your iPhone’s model number. There are two main methods to locate this number:

How to Find Your iPhone Model Number?

Step 1 - Go to Settings: On your iPhone, open the Settings app.

Step 2 - Navigate to About: Go to General > About.

Step 3 - Find the Model Number: Next to Model Number, you will initially see the part number. Tap this number, and it will change to reveal the model number.

How to find your iPhone Model Number on your device?
If you cannot find the model number using the first method, you can locate it directly on the device. The location of the model number varies depending on your iPhone model:

  • iPhone 8 and Later (with SIM Tray): Remove the SIM tray and look inside the slot in a well-lit area. The model number is on the slot's upper side — the side with the display.

  • iPhone Models with eSIM Only: If your iPhone supports only eSIM and lacks a SIM tray, the model number can be found inside the Lightning or USB-C connector slot. Again, ensure you're in a well-lit environment and look for the model number on the upper side of the connector — the side with the display.

  • iPhone 7 or Earlier, iPad, or iPod Touch: The model number is printed on the back of the device for these devices.

Step 2: How to Find the iPhone Country of Manufacture

After finding the iPhone's model number, you should find its country of manufacture. This can be accomplished by noting the model number's first two letters before the slash (e.g., LL in LL/A). These letters represent certain nations or areas.

List of iPhone Country Codes:

Here's a table of some common manufacturing iPhone manufacturing codes:

Code Region
A Canada
AB Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
AE Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
AH Bahrain, Kuwait
AM United States (Assembled in Vietnam)
B Ireland, UK, also used for some replacement units
BR Brazil (Assembled in Brazil)
BZ Brazil (Assembled in China)
C Canada
CH China
CL Canada
CN Slovakia
CZ Czech Republic
D Germany
DN Austria, Germany, Netherlands
E Mexico
EE Estonia
F France
FB France, Luxembourg
FD Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
FS Finland
GR Greece
HB Israel
HN India
HU Ukraine
IP Italy
J Japan
KH China, South Korea
KN Denmark, Norway
KS Finland, Sweden
LA Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Peru
LE Argentina
LL USA, Canada, also used for some replacement units
LP Poland
LT Lithuania
LV Latvia
LW USA (Apple Watches sold after January 18th, 2024 without Blood Oxygen functionality)
LZ Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay
MG Hungary
MO Macau, Hong Kong
MY Malaysia
NF Belgium, France, Luxembourg
PK Finland, Poland
PL Poland
PM Poland
PO Portugal
PP Philippines
QL Italy, Spain, Portugal
QN Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland
RK Kazakhstan
RM Russia, Kazakhstan
RO Romania
RP Russia
RR Russia
RS Russia
RU Russia
SA Vietnam (used mostly on iPad and Mac)
SE Serbia
SL Slovakia
SO South Africa
SU Ukraine
T Italy
TA Taiwan
TH Thailand
TU Turkey
TY Italy
UA Ukraine
VC Canada
VN Vietnam
X Australia, New Zealand
Y Spain
ZA Singapore
ZD Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, France, Switzerland, Monaco
ZP Hong Kong, Macau

Refer to this code to understand where your iPhone was intended for sale or manufactured.

Subtle variations exist among models based on the nation in which an iPhone was produced.

The distinctions between iPhone models might become more significant if additional countries impose hardware restrictions specific to their own countries. Thus, knowing how to perform an iPhone variation check is helpful.

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