IP Geolocation

What is IP Geolocation?

IP Geolocation is a free online tool that determines the physical location of an IP address. It reveals geographic information including country, region, city, postal code, latitude/longitude coordinates, timezone, and ISP details.

Our tool provides accurate geolocation data for both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, along with additional information like ASN (Autonomous System Number), organization details, and advanced security detection for VPNs, proxies, and datacenter IPs.

Key Features

IPv4 vs IPv6 Comparison

How accurate is IP geolocation — and why it's sometimes "wrong"

IP geolocation maps an address to a likely location using registration and network data — it is not GPS. Country is almost always right; city is an estimate. Knowing why it can be off is the difference between using it well and trusting it blindly:

• Mobile & CGNAT. Phone networks route many users through a few gateways, so a mobile IP can place someone a hundred kilometres from where they actually are.
• VPN / proxy. The location you see is the VPN exit server, not the person. That's the whole point of a VPN — and it's why the VPN/proxy/hosting flags matter more than the city for fraud and abuse screening.
• Datacenter / hosting IPs. An address that belongs to AWS, Google Cloud or a hosting provider is a server, not a residential visitor — a strong signal of a bot, scraper or proxy.
• Corporate/VPN backhaul. Large companies route traffic through a central office, so employees worldwide can appear at one HQ location.

"Is this IP a VPN or proxy?" is often the real question behind a geolocation lookup — for blocking fraud, screening signups, or understanding suspicious traffic. Treat the location as approximate and lean on the network type (residential vs hosting vs VPN) for decisions. To see who the address's network belongs to, pair this with a WHOIS lookup on the domain or a DNS lookup; to vet a whole site an IP is serving, run a Website Check.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is IP geolocation?

IP geolocation is typically accurate to the city level (about 80-90% accuracy). Country-level accuracy is near 99%. Exact street addresses cannot be determined from IP addresses alone.

Why might IP location be wrong?

VPNs and proxies mask the real location, mobile networks may show carrier headquarters instead of actual location, ISPs sometimes route traffic through different regions, and geolocation databases may contain outdated information.

What is an ASN?

ASN (Autonomous System Number) is a unique identifier assigned to networks on the internet. It identifies the organization that operates the IP address block and is used for routing internet traffic.

Can someone track me with my IP address?

Your IP address reveals your approximate location (city/region) and ISP, but not your exact physical address or personal identity. Use a VPN to enhance privacy by masking your real IP address.