Mail & Shipping in San Francisco

Post offices are conveniently located throughout the city. Most post offices are busiest at lunchtime and just before closing, and long lines are the norm at these times. The post office in the Macy's department store in Union Square is open Sunday 11-5, in addition to its regular weekday hours. If you want to send general-delivery mail (poste restante), you must do so from the Civic Center office. For information on the Web, log on to www.usps.com.

Post Offices

Civic Center Post Office (101 Hyde St., Civic Center, 94102-3691. 800/275-8777 or 415/563-7284). Federal Building Post Office (450 Golden Gate Ave., Civic Center, 94102-9992. 800/275-8777 or 415/487-8981). Macy's Union Square Post Office (170 O'Farrell St., Union Sq., 94102-9993. 800/275-8777 or 415/956-0131). Sutter Post Office (150 Sutter St., Financial District, 94104-9991. 800/275-8777 or 415/765-1761).

Overnight Services

Most major overnight-service carriers, including Federal Express and DHL Worldwide Express, have drop-off points throughout the city; for more locations, call the courier or check its Web site.

Contacts

DHL Worldwide Express (343 Sansome St., enter on Sacramento St., Financial District. 800/225-5345. www.dhl-usa.com). Federal Express (724 Battery St., Financial District. 800/463-3339. www.fedex.com).