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Internet Protocol addresses identify where a device can be reached on the wider network and they can hint at a coarse location that helps with everyday checks. Many people search for a public IP address lookup when testing a connection or confirming a service region.

The page reveals the current public address and a plain summary of version, provider, and time zone so you can confirm where traffic appears to come from. A simple map helps you visualize the approximate area and a compact readout lets you copy details for quick reference.

Use it when verifying a new router, testing a VPN exit, or helping someone confirm where a connection appears to originate. If something looks off, compare the stated time zone and provider with what you expect and repeat the check later to see if routing changed.

Results reflect network routing rather than your exact position, so the map points near an access location and might resolve to a gateway. Consistency over a few checks usually offers the clearest picture.

Technical Details:

The tool observes your public Internet Protocol address and retrieves associated attributes, including an approximate geographic centroid, administrative areas, time zone, and network operator details. It reports the address family as IPv4 or IPv6 and displays a human readable local time derived from the time zone string.

A single transformation is applied for readability: the local clock display is computed from the returned time zone using the platform’s locale function for date and time formatting. Mapping centers on the provided latitude and longitude at a moderate zoom so the pin remains contextual rather than street precise.

Interpretation should focus on broad region and provider. Geographic resolution varies because allocations and gateways can represent cities or larger areas. When a VPN or corporate egress is in use, results describe that exit rather than an individual device.

Processing pipeline

  1. Build a request to the IP information endpoint for the current device or a supplied address.
  2. Apply a 9 second request timeout using an abort controller.
  3. Parse the JSON response and surface fields for the summary and tables.
  4. Compute local time from the returned time zone string if available.
  5. When the map view is opened, load map tiles and place a single marker.

Reported fields

  • IP, Type, Continent, Region, Country, City, Postal.
  • Latitude, Longitude, Timezone.
  • ISP, ASN, AS Org when present.

I/O formats

Input Accepted Families Output Encoding/Precision Rounding
IP address (query parameter) IPv4, IPv6 Attributes, map view, copyable tables JSON values displayed verbatim None applied
— — CSV and JSON downloads UTF‑8 text; JSON pretty print None applied

Validation & bounds extracted from code

Field Type Min Max Step/Pattern Error Text
ip (query) string — — Not enforced in UI “Lookup failed.”
Request failure — — — 9 s abort “Unable to retrieve IP information. Please refresh.”
Map coordinates number finite finite — Map hidden if invalid

Networking & storage behavior

  • Queries the ipwho.is endpoint for IP attributes.
  • Loads map tiles from tile.openstreetmap.org when the map is shown.
  • On first map use, loads a small mapping runtime script and stylesheet from a public CDN.
  • No cookies, local storage, or session storage are used by this page.

Security considerations

  • The JSON viewer renders highlighted HTML; untrusted strings are not additionally escaped.
  • Clipboard actions fall back to a hidden textarea when direct clipboard access is unavailable.
  • All requests originate from the browser; origin policies apply to external resources.

Assumptions & limitations

  • Location is approximate and may resolve to a gateway.
  • Provider and ASN reflect the exit network, not a device owner.
  • Time zone accuracy depends on the upstream data source.
  • Map requires valid latitude and longitude from the response.
  • Downloads rely on the user agent’s Blob and object URL support.
  • Clipboard access can be denied by user settings.
  • Ad or privacy filters can block external endpoints.
  • Results can vary as allocations change over time.

Edge cases & error sources

  • Network timeout before 9 s abort completes.
  • IPv6 lookups blocked by intermediaries.
  • Tile server unreachable, leaving a blank map.
  • Clipboard write rejected by permissions.
  • Pop‑up or download restrictions prevent saving files.
  • Timezone string missing or invalid, so no local clock is shown.
  • Malformed IP value in the query parameter.
  • Service returns success=false with diagnostic info.
  • Large JSON values make the syntax highlighter wrap unexpectedly.
  • Content filters rewrite CDN or tile domains.

Privacy & compliance

Processing is browser‑based. The page issues requests to third‑party endpoints to obtain IP attributes and map tiles. No data is transmitted or stored by this page beyond those calls.

Step‑by‑Step Guide:

IP address inspection with an approximate location and provider check.

  1. Open the page to reveal your current public address.
  2. To inspect a specific address, append ?ip=<address> to the page URL.
  3. Review the summary for version, provider, and time zone.
  4. Switch to the map to view the approximate area.
  5. Use copy controls to capture values or save CSV and JSON files.

Example: Visit with ?ip=192.0.2.1 to check a specific address; the fields will populate accordingly.

FAQ:

How precise is the location?

It is approximate and often maps to a service gateway or city center. Treat it as a region cue rather than an exact position.

Precision varies by provider and allocation.
Why does the time zone look wrong?

The time zone reflects the network exit point. If a VPN or corporate egress is active, the zone may differ from your physical location.

Disable VPN to compare.
Can I check another address?

Yes. Add ?ip=<address> to the page URL and reload. The lookup will run for that address.

Both IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.
Is my data stored?

No. Results are shown in the page and files you download are created in your browser.

External endpoints are contacted to obtain data.
Does it work without a connection?

No. The lookup service and map tiles require network access.

Offline use is not supported.
What files can I save?

You can save a prettified JSON response or a compact CSV of the Info table for quick sharing.

Downloads rely on your browser’s file APIs.
How do I look up an IPv6 address?

Provide the address in the ip query parameter. The service detects the family and returns matching details.

No special formatting is required.
What does “approximate” mean?

The point represents an estimated location for the network, not a device. Expect city‑level accuracy, sometimes broader.

Use it for orientation, not navigation.

Troubleshooting:

  • Spinner stays visible — refresh the page to retry the request.
  • “Lookup failed.” — check the address value or remove the query parameter.
  • No map — open the Info tab; mapping requires valid coordinates and tile access.
  • Copy does nothing — allow clipboard access in site settings.
  • Download blocked — enable file downloads or try a different browser.
  • Local time missing — the response had no usable time zone.
  • Map is offset — zoom summarizes region rather than streets.
  • Values differ across attempts — routes and allocations can change.

Glossary:

IP address
Numeric label for network reachability.
Public IP
Externally visible address used on the wider internet.
ISP
Provider that operates the network path.
ASN
Autonomous system number that identifies a routing domain.
Time zone
Region definition used to compute local clock display.
Geolocation
Approximate place inferred from network data.