What is .asia?
.asia is one of the older generic TLDs: ICANN records its delegation as May 2, 2007, long before the 2012 expansion.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .asia, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .asia haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.asia).
.asia FAQ
What does .asia mean?
.asia is a generic top-level domain named for the word "asia", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .asia used for?
.asia is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .asia?
None. .asia is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .asia domain extension?
DotAsia Organisation Limited operates .asia as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .asia created?
.asia was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 2, 2007.
Is .asia a valid domain?
Yes. .asia is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2007, so .asia addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .asia domain?
.asia names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read DotAsia Organisation Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .asia DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .asia.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 4, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
