Croatia
On a vehicle registration plate, "HR" is the international distinguishing sign of Croatia (ISO HR).
Example plate
Typical format: ZG 1234-AB. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Croatia is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "HR" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Croatia
What does "HR" mean on a number plate?
"HR" is the international distinguishing sign of Croatia — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Croatia is HR.
What does a Croatia number plate look like?
The typical format is "ZG 1234-AB" — for example "ZG 1234-AB". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Croatia use the blue EU band?
Yes. Croatia is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "HR" letters on the left.
Anything special about Croatia plates?
Starts with a city code (e.g. ZG = Zagreb).