Locale code
A locale code identifies the language, and sometimes the region or script, that a set of store metadata is for, such as de-DE (German, Germany) or zh-Hans (Chinese, Simplified script). Apple and Google sometimes use different codes for the same language.
Examples from the two stores’ own lists: Hebrew is “he” on the App Store and “iw-IL” on Google Play; Simplified Chinese is “zh-Hans” on Apple and “zh-CN” on Google.
- App Store localizations50 locales
- Google Play languages (incl. variants)86 locales
Frequently asked questions
How many App Store localizations are there?
Apple lists 50.
Why does Google Play use iw-IL for Hebrew?
It is the older ISO code that Play Console still lists for Hebrew.
Where do I find all the codes?
Our localized screenshots hub lists Apple’s 50 shortcodes and the Play codes for 35 languages.