Find the approximate location of any public IP address with our free IP Geolocation Lookup tool. Enter an IPv4 or IPv6 address to check its associated country, region, city, Internet Service Provider (ISP), network organisation, Autonomous System Number (ASN), and time zone.
You can also check the public IP address visible to this website. Results are estimates based on network information, not your device’s precise physical location.
IP Geolocation Lookup
Find the approximate location and network details linked to a public IPv4 or IPv6 address.
- Country
- Region / Province
- City
- Continent
- Internet service provider
- Network organisation
- Autonomous system (ASN)
- Time zone
- IP version
IP geolocation is an estimate, not a device GPS reading or exact address. A VPN, mobile network or ISP routing may change the result. The ISP shown may differ from your retail broadband provider.
How to Use the IP Geolocation Lookup Tool
You can check your own public IP address or look up another public IPv4 or IPv6 address.
- Enter an IP address: Type a public IPv4 or IPv6 address into the lookup field. For example,
8.8.8.8is a valid public IPv4 address. - Click Look up IP: The tool requests available geolocation and network information for the entered address.
- Review the results: Check the approximate location, ISP, network organisation, ASN, and time zone.
- Check your own IP: Select Check my public IP to look up the IP address observed by this website’s server.
- Copy the IP address: Use the Copy IP button if you need the displayed address for network troubleshooting or reference.
No account is required. A lookup only begins when you select one of the tool’s lookup buttons.
Note: The Check my public IP feature uses the address detected by the website server. If the website is operating behind a proxy or content delivery network (CDN), the detected address may not be your actual public IP.
What Is IP Geolocation?
IP geolocation is the process of estimating the geographical area associated with an Internet Protocol (IP) address.
When your device connects to the internet, its traffic uses IP addresses to communicate with websites and online services. Public IP addresses can be associated with internet providers, network operators, and geographic regions.
IP geolocation services use network registration information and maintained geolocation databases to estimate where an address is being used.
For example, a public IP associated with an internet connection in Pakistan might return Pakistan as the country and Lahore as the city. However, the actual user may be elsewhere because internet providers can assign or route addresses through different locations.
IP geolocation is not GPS tracking. It cannot reliably identify a person’s home, street address, or exact device position.
Understanding Your IP Lookup Results
The tool displays the following information when it is available from the geolocation provider.
| Result | What It Means |
|---|---|
| IP Address | The public IPv4 or IPv6 address being checked |
| Country | The country associated with the IP address |
| Region / Province | The estimated administrative region, such as a province or state |
| City | The approximate city associated with the IP |
| Continent | The continent associated with the address |
| ISP | The internet service provider identified by the data provider |
| Network Organisation | The company or organisation associated with the network |
| ASN | An Autonomous System Number identifying a network’s routing system |
| Time Zone | The time-zone identifier associated with the estimated location |
| IP Version | Whether the address uses IPv4 or IPv6 |
Some fields may show Not available when reliable information is missing.
The ISP or network organisation shown may differ from the broadband company’s name on your monthly bill. An IP address can belong to an upstream network operator, hosting company, or another organisation associated with the connection.
What Is an ASN?
An Autonomous System Number (ASN) identifies an autonomous system, a network or group of networks operating under a defined routing policy on the internet.
Network operators use ASNs in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing to exchange information about how internet traffic should reach different networks.
An ASN is useful for identifying the network associated with an IP address, but it does not reveal a person’s identity or precise location.
Why Does My IP Address Show the Wrong City?
An IP geolocation result may show a different city or province from your actual location. This does not necessarily mean there is a problem with your internet connection.
Several factors can explain the difference.
Internet Provider Network Routing
Internet providers operate infrastructure across different cities and regions. An address may be associated with a network location that is different from where the customer is physically connected.
For example, a broadband customer in a smaller Punjab city might see an IP location associated with Lahore or another larger network centre. This is an illustrative possibility, not a guaranteed routing arrangement for any particular provider.
Mobile Internet Connections
Mobile network operators can use shared network infrastructure and assign public IP addresses dynamically. The estimated location may represent a broader service region rather than the location of the phone.
This applies to mobile data connections as well as devices using mobile hotspots.
VPN or Proxy Connections
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) routes traffic through another server. When a VPN is active, an IP lookup may identify the VPN server’s approximate location instead of your normal internet connection.
A proxy service can produce a similar result.
Outdated or Incomplete Location Data
IP address assignments and network arrangements can change. Geolocation databases may not immediately reflect those changes, and some addresses have limited location information.
If the result seems incorrect, compare it with another trusted IP location database, check whether a VPN is enabled, and remember that an IP-based city is only an estimate.
Public IP Address vs. Private IP Address
An important distinction is that public and private IP addresses serve different purposes.
A public IP address is used for communication over the public internet. IP geolocation databases may associate it with a country, city, ISP, or network.
A private IP address is used inside a local network, such as a home or office Wi-Fi network. It cannot be geolocated to a meaningful public geographic location.
Common examples include:
| Address | Type |
|---|---|
8.8.8.8 | Public IPv4 |
192.168.1.1 | Private IPv4 |
192.168.0.100 | Private IPv4 |
10.0.0.1 | Private IPv4 |
127.0.0.1 | Loopback address |
This lookup tool accepts publicly routable IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. Private, loopback, and reserved addresses are not supported.
If your router uses 192.168.1.1, that is typically a local administration address, not an address that identifies the router’s geographic location.
How Accurate Is IP Geolocation in Pakistan?
IP geolocation accuracy varies by network, location, and the quality of the underlying data.
Country-level information is generally more dependable than city-level information. A result identifying Pakistan may be useful even when its listed city or province is inaccurate.
Location estimates can be less reliable for mobile networks, VPN connections, and internet providers with complex routing or address allocation practices.
According to MaxMind’s geolocation accuracy documentation, IP geolocation is not sufficiently precise to locate an individual household or street address.
For Pakistani internet users, the most useful interpretation is to treat the country, region, and city as approximate network-location information rather than proof of where a device is physically located.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I find someone’s exact location using their IP address?
No. An IP geolocation lookup can provide an approximate geographic area, but it cannot reliably reveal a person’s exact home address, street, or GPS coordinates.
Does this tool support IPv6 addresses?
Yes. The IP Geolocation Lookup tool supports public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses. The amount of location or network information available can vary between addresses.
Can I check the ISP of an IP address?
Yes. When available, the results display the ISP and associated network organisation. These details identify the network linked to the address and may not match the retail provider’s brand name.
Why does my IP address change?
Many internet providers assign dynamic public IP addresses, which can change after a connection reset, network reassignment, or other provider-side changes. A VPN can also change the public IP visible to websites.
Can IP geolocation tell whether I am using a VPN?
Not with this tool. A VPN may cause the lookup to show its server location, but the tool does not include a VPN detection or security-risk assessment feature.
Why is my private IP address rejected?
Addresses such as 192.168.1.1 and 10.0.0.1 are used within private networks and do not identify a unique location on the public internet. This tool is designed for public IP addresses only.
Privacy and Data Handling
NetTools Pakistan’s IP Geolocation Lookup uses the third-party IPWho.is geolocation service.
When you submit an IP address or select Check my public IP, the requested public IP address is transmitted from this website’s server to the provider over HTTPS.
Successful lookup results are temporarily cached on the website for up to 12 hours to reduce repeat requests. The provider and website hosting infrastructure may also process request information under their respective privacy practices.
The tool does not request access to your device’s GPS location and does not initiate a geolocation lookup automatically when the page loads.
Avoid entering information you do not have a legitimate reason to look up. IP addresses can constitute personal data in certain contexts.
Final Notes
Use IP Geolocation Lookup when you want to identify the approximate country, city, ISP, or network associated with a public IP address.
For the most meaningful results, remember that IP-based location is an estimate. It is useful for understanding network information, not for confirming where a person or device is physically located.