An IP geolocation lookup reveals the geographic location, ISP, and network details associated with an IP address. Use it to identify where traffic is coming from, verify VPN exit nodes, or investigate suspicious connections. Your IP is auto-detected on page load.
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Note: Geolocation accuracy varies — country is 99%+ accurate, city is 50-80%. VPN/proxy users will see the exit node's location. Data sourced from ipapi.co.
How to Use the IP Geolocation Lookup Tool
The IP Geolocation Lookup tool identifies the physical location, ISP, and network details of any IPv4 or IPv6 address. It uses the ipapi.co API (free tier, HTTPS, 1000 lookups per day) for reliable, structured results.
Step 1: Enter or Auto-Detect an IP Address
Type any IPv4 (like 8.8.8.8) or IPv6 address in the input field, then click Lookup. Or click Detect my IP to automatically detect your public IP address and look it up.
Step 2: Read the Location Data
Results show:
- Country — with flag emoji, country name, and country code
- Region / City / Postal Code — state, city, and ZIP where available
- Latitude / Longitude — coordinates for the IP's approximate location
- Timezone — e.g., America/New_York (useful for scheduling)
- ISP / Organization — the internet provider or company owning the IP
- AS Number — the autonomous system number (network identifier)
Step 3: Understand Accuracy Limitations
Country-level accuracy is 99%+, but city-level accuracy drops to 50-80% depending on the ISP's network topology. If you connect through a VPN or proxy, the geolocation will show your exit node's location, not your physical location. Corporate networks often geolocate to the company's HQ city rather than the user's actual city.
Common Use Cases
- Security investigations — identify suspicious login IPs by country and ISP
- Content localization testing — verify your CDN is routing users to the right region
- Ad fraud detection — spot IPs from data center ranges claiming to be residential
- VPN verification — confirm your VPN is showing the expected exit location
- Server tracing — look up where a web server or CDN node is physically hosted
FAQ
How accurate is IP geolocation?
IP geolocation is generally accurate to country level (99%+) and city level (50-80% depending on country and ISP). It's less accurate in rural areas or when users connect via VPN, proxies, or mobile data. Corporate IPs may resolve to the company's HQ city rather than the user's actual location.
Why does my IP show a different city?
IP geolocation databases map IPs to cities based on network routing information, not GPS. If your ISP routes traffic through a central hub in another city, your IP may appear as that city. VPN and proxy users will see their exit node's location, not their physical location.
What is ASN and AS Number?
An AS Number (Autonomous System Number) identifies a network on the internet — typically an ISP, hosting provider, university, or large company. When you see 'AS15169' in geolocation results, that's Google's AS number. The AS number helps trace which network owns a block of IP addresses.
Can I look up IPv6 addresses?
Yes, this tool supports both IPv4 (like 93.184.216.34) and IPv6 (like 2606:2800:220:1:248:1893:25c8:1946) addresses. IPv6 geolocation accuracy is similar to IPv4 at the country level but may be less precise at city level due to newer and sparser database coverage.
Is looking up someone's IP address legal?
Looking up publicly available information associated with an IP address is generally legal. IP geolocation data is based on network routing information, not personal data. However, using IP data to track, harass, or identify individuals may violate privacy laws. Always use IP lookup tools responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws.
What is the difference between my public and private IP address?
Your public IP is the address your ISP assigns to your router — it's visible on the internet. Your private IP is assigned by your router to your device (like 192.168.1.5) and is only visible on your local network. This tool looks up your public IP, which is the one websites and servers see when you connect.