IP Geolocation Lookup

1. Enter an IP Address: Input any valid IPv4 address (e.g., 8.8.8.8) or click "My IP" to lookup your own public address. Private IP ranges (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x) will not return geolocation data as they're not routable on the internet.
2. Click Lookup: The tool queries geolocation databases to retrieve location data. Results typically return within 1-2 seconds depending on database response time.
3. Review Location Data: Examine the country, region, city, coordinates, timezone, and ISP information. Note that city-level accuracy varies—results may show the ISP's regional hub rather than the exact user location.
4. Use the AS Number: The Autonomous System (AS) number identifies the network operator. This is useful for identifying hosting providers, detecting datacenter IPs, or understanding network ownership.

IP geolocation works by mapping IP address ranges to geographic locations using databases maintained by Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) like ARIN, RIPE, and APNIC. When an ISP or organization obtains IP blocks, they register location data that geolocation providers aggregate and cross-reference with routing information.

Accuracy varies significantly by geography and IP type. Country-level accuracy exceeds 99% for most databases. City-level accuracy ranges from 50-80% depending on the region—urban areas with multiple ISP points-of-presence are more accurate than rural areas served by distant regional hubs. Mobile IPs are particularly challenging as they may route through centralized gateways far from the actual user. VPN and proxy detection relies on identifying known datacenter IP ranges and comparing against residential IP patterns.

• Treating Geolocation as GPS-Accurate: IP geolocation provides approximate locations based on ISP registration data, not precise coordinates. Expect city-level accuracy at best—never street-level. For user location, browser Geolocation API with GPS permission is far more accurate.
• Looking Up Private IP Ranges: Addresses like 192.168.1.1, 10.0.0.1, or 172.16.x.x are private and not routable on the internet. These will return no results or errors—only public IPs have geolocation data.
• Expecting Real-Time Mobile Accuracy: Mobile device IPs often route through carrier gateways that may be hundreds of miles from the actual device location. The IP reflects the network exit point, not the device's GPS position.

Need to find your own public IP address first? Use our What Is My IP tool. For investigating domain ownership rather than IP location, try the WHOIS Lookup tool.