DHL Domestic and International Standard Shipping

Shipping with DHL standard parcel delivery services

Send non-urgent parcels domestically or internationally using the standard shipping services of DHL. We collect all the information about this option provided by our logistics partner to save you the time of researching all the data and learn more about the service.

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DETAILS

DHL standard shipping services details

Different size options for a quick price estimation

Arrange the parcel pickup anywhere in Europe

Courier liability included up to €500

Tracking service of the shipment

National deliveries in 1-2 business days

Deliveries in Europe in 1-5 business days

SIZE

Limits when sending a parcel with DHL standard shipping services

  • Minimum dimensions: 15 x 11 x 1 cm
  • Maximum size: 120 x 60 x 60 cm
  • Maximum weight: 31.5 kg

EXTRAS

Additional services when shipping with DHL standard delivery options

When booking one of DHL standard shipping services to send parcels domestically or internationally, you can select the following extra options.
Transport insurance

Additional insurance up to €2,500 or €25,000

GoGreen Climate neutral

Investments in climate protection to offset the shipping emissions

Roll

To send roll-shaped items, up to 5 kg of weight

Bulky goods

Option dedicated to the transport of bulky goods*

Cash on delivery

The recipient will pay the shipping costs upon delivery

Visual age check

To check the recipient’s age for age-restricted items in the parcel

*bulky goods = at least one size exceeding the limits, neither box-shaped nor roll-shaped parcels, protruding parts, unpackaged luggage.

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FAQ about DHL domestic and international standard shipping services

How long does DHL standard service take for domestic deliveries?
DHL standard shipping service for domestic shipments offers delivery times between 1 and 2 days, depending on the distance between the pickup and delivery locations.
If you want to get an estimated delivery time for your shipment booked via Eurosender, try our free online calculator.
What are the DHL international standard shipping delivery times?
Delivery times of international standard shipping services with DHL depend on the route.
  • Standard shipping times with DHL within Europe: from 1 to 5 days.
  • Delivery times with DHL standard option in the rest of the world: from 5 to 14 days.
The exact delivery time for your route will be displayed when booking an international standard shipping service on the DHL website.
How does international tracking work when shipping with DHL standard services?
Every shipment with DHL international standard shipping services has the online tracking service included in the price. To track your parcel sent with the DHL standard shipping option, insert the shipment code in DHL online tool.
When booking a parcel delivery with DHL via Eurosender, you can follow the status of your shipment with our free online tracking tool.
What are the allowed parcel sizes with DHL standard shipping services?
When booking your domestic or international standard delivery online with DHL you can pick one of the preselected weight options: 2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg or 31.5 kg. Each option has a starting price, but the exact cost of your DHL Standard shipping service will be calculated depending on the specific dimensions and route.
If you need to send parcels heavier than 31.5 kg, you can pick other options of DHL or book our Regular Plus and Express services.
Disclaimer: The information above is the result of online research conducted in February 2023. For more information about the DHL standard shipping services, we strongly recommend checking the courier company’s official website.