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World Top-Level Domain (ccTLD) Lookup

Find the country-code internet domain for any nation — the two-letter suffix that signals a site's national home to users and search engines.

United States

.us

ISO US · USD

Canada

.ca

ISO CA · CAD

Mexico

.mx

ISO MX · MXN

Brazil

.br

ISO BR · BRL

Argentina

.ar

ISO AR · ARS

Chile

.cl

ISO CL · CLP

Colombia

.co

ISO CO · COP

Peru

.pe

ISO PE · PEN

United Kingdom

.uk

ISO GB · GBP

Ireland

.ie

ISO IE · EUR

France

.fr

ISO FR · EUR

Germany

.de

ISO DE · EUR

Italy

.it

ISO IT · EUR

Spain

.es

ISO ES · EUR

Portugal

.pt

ISO PT · EUR

Netherlands

.nl

ISO NL · EUR

Belgium

.be

ISO BE · EUR

Switzerland

.ch

ISO CH · CHF

Austria

.at

ISO AT · EUR

Sweden

.se

ISO SE · SEK

Norway

.no

ISO NO · NOK

Denmark

.dk

ISO DK · DKK

Finland

.fi

ISO FI · EUR

Poland

.pl

ISO PL · PLN

Czechia

.cz

ISO CZ · CZK

Greece

.gr

ISO GR · EUR

Russia

.ru

ISO RU · RUB

Turkey

.tr

ISO TR · TRY

Israel

.il

ISO IL · ILS

UAE

.ae

ISO AE · AED

Saudi Arabia

.sa

ISO SA · SAR

Egypt

.eg

ISO EG · EGP

South Africa

.za

ISO ZA · ZAR

Kenya

.ke

ISO KE · KES

Nigeria

.ng

ISO NG · NGN

Morocco

.ma

ISO MA · MAD

India

.in

ISO IN · INR

Pakistan

.pk

ISO PK · PKR

Bangladesh

.bd

ISO BD · BDT

China

.cn

ISO CN · CNY

Japan

.jp

ISO JP · JPY

South Korea

.kr

ISO KR · KRW

Thailand

.th

ISO TH · THB

Vietnam

.vn

ISO VN · VND

Singapore

.sg

ISO SG · SGD

Malaysia

.my

ISO MY · MYR

Indonesia

.id

ISO ID · IDR

Philippines

.ph

ISO PH · PHP

Hong Kong

.hk

ISO HK · HKD

Australia

.au

ISO AU · AUD

New Zealand

.nz

ISO NZ · NZD

What a ccTLD is

A country-code top-level domain is the two-letter suffix at the end of a web address that identifies a country or territory: .au for Australia, .ca for Canada, .uk for the United Kingdom. ccTLDs are derived from the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 standard but are administered as internet domains by IANA and the local registry in each country.

Unlike generic domains such as .com or .org, a ccTLD signals a specific national home. That signal matters for search, for trust and for the rules that govern who can register. This lookup lists the ccTLD for each country alongside its ISO code and currency.

How ccTLDs signal country to search engines

Search engines treat a ccTLD as a strong geographic targeting signal. A .au domain is assumed to target Australian users and is more likely to rank in Australian results, all else being equal. This is one of the clearest geographic signals available — clearer than server location or even language.

For a business targeting a single national market, a local ccTLD is often the best domain choice. For a multi-market business, the decision is between one generic domain with country subdirectories and a portfolio of ccTLDs — each with different SEO and branding implications.

Registration rules vary by country

Each country's ccTLD registry sets its own rules. Some are unrestricted — anyone, anywhere, can register (historically .tv, .co, .me). Others require a local presence, a registered company in the country, or proof of identity (.fr, .de historically required an administrative contact in-country). Rules change over time as registries liberalise.

Before planning a local domain, check the registry's current policy. Some businesses use a local partner or trustee service to satisfy presence requirements; others choose a generic domain to avoid the hassle. The right choice depends on how strong the local SEO signal needs to be.

The ccTLD versus ISO exceptions

Most ccTLDs match the ISO alpha-2 code exactly, but a few notable exceptions exist. The United Kingdom's ISO code is GB but its ccTLD is .uk — a historical accident from before the ISO standard was set. A few territories have ccTLDs but no ISO country code, or vice versa. This tool shows the actual ccTLD, so you will not be caught out by the mismatches.

When you see a domain and need to identify its country, remember the UK exception and that some generic-looking codes (.tv for Tuvalu, .me for Montenegro) are real ccTLDs marketed commercially. The lookup confirms the country behind any ccTLD.

Using ccTLDs for international strategy

A common international domain strategy is a portfolio: a global .com plus local ccTLDs in priority markets (.com.au, .co.uk, .fr). This gives strong local signal in each market at the cost of managing multiple sites. An alternative is a single generic domain with country subdirectories (/au, /uk), which is simpler but a weaker geographic signal.

The best choice depends on market importance, SEO goals and operational capacity. For a small business entering one new market, a single local ccTLD often outperforms a subdirectory. For a large platform spanning many markets, a generic domain with hreflang annotations is usually more maintainable.

ccTLDs and trust

Beyond SEO, a local ccTLD signals trust to users in that market. An Australian shopper may feel more confident on a .au address, knowing the business is subject to local consumer law. A local domain also supports local branding and can simplify local payment and verification processes.

This trust effect is strongest where the ccTLD has strict registration rules — a .fr or .de domain implies a verifiable local entity. In markets with unrestricted ccTLDs, the trust signal is weaker because anyone worldwide can register. Knowing the registry's rules helps you judge how much local credibility a given ccTLD conveys.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a ccTLD?

A country-code top-level domain is the two-letter internet suffix assigned to a country or territory, such as .au for Australia or .jp for Japan. ccTLDs are based on ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes and administered by IANA and local registries.

Is a ccTLD the same as the ISO code?

Usually, but not always. The UK's ISO code is GB but its ccTLD is .uk. A few other exceptions exist. This tool shows the actual ccTLD.

Do ccTLDs help SEO?

Yes. Search engines use a ccTLD as a strong signal of a site's target country. A .au domain is more likely to rank for Australian users than a generic .com, all else equal.

Can anyone register any ccTLD?

Some ccTLDs are unrestricted (.tv, .co), while others require a local presence or proof of identity (.fr, .de historically). Rules vary by registry; check the local registry's policy.

What about generic TLDs like .com?

Generic TLDs (.com, .org, .net, .app) are not tied to a country. They are treated as international. Many global brands use a generic TLD plus a country subdirectory rather than separate ccTLDs per market.

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