IP Address Lookup
Get geolocation information for any IP address including country, city, ISP, and coordinates.
What Is IP Lookup?
IP lookup (also called IP geolocation) determines the geographic location and network information associated with an IP address. Every device connected to the internet has an IP address, and databases maintained by Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) map these addresses to approximate physical locations, ISPs, and organizations.
What Information Can IP Lookup Reveal?
| Data Point | Description | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The country where the IP is registered | ~99% accurate |
| City | Approximate city or metro area | ~70-80% accurate |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider name | ~95% accurate |
| Organization | Company or entity assigned the IP block | ~90% accurate |
| AS Number | Autonomous System Number for routing | ~99% accurate |
| Time Zone | Inferred from geographic location | ~85% accurate |
IPv4 vs IPv6
- IPv4: 32-bit addresses (e.g.,
192.168.1.1). Provides ~4.3 billion addresses. Nearly exhausted globally. - IPv6: 128-bit addresses (e.g.,
2001:db8::1). Provides 340 undecillion addresses. Gradually replacing IPv4.
Common Use Cases
- Security Analysis: Identify the origin of suspicious traffic, brute-force attempts, or DDoS attacks.
- Content Localization: Serve region-appropriate content, currency, and language based on visitor IP.
- Fraud Prevention: Flag transactions where the billing address country doesn't match the IP location.
- Compliance: Enforce geographic access restrictions (geo-blocking) for licensing or regulatory compliance.
- Network Troubleshooting: Determine the geographic path of network traffic for latency debugging.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter an IP address or leave blank to look up your own.
- Click Lookup to retrieve IP information.
- View geolocation, ISP, timezone, and network details.
- Use the results for debugging, security analysis, or compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is IP geolocation?
Country-level accuracy is typically 99%+. City-level accuracy ranges from 70-80%. IP geolocation cannot determine a precise street address — it provides an approximate area, often the location of the ISP's infrastructure.
Can a VPN or proxy affect results?
Yes. VPNs, proxy servers, and Tor exit nodes will show the location of the VPN/proxy server rather than the user's actual location. This is by design and is one of the privacy benefits of using a VPN.