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TraceThatIP

IP address lookup

IP address lookup

Trace any IPv4 or IPv6 address to its approximate location, internet provider, ASN and timezone, pinned on an interactive map.

Have a domain instead? DNS Lookup finds the IP addresses behind it.

Your IP address

Locating…
Country
Region
City
Coordinates
Timezone
ISP / Org
ASN

Step by step

How to trace an IP address

Tracing an IP identifies the approximate location, provider and network behind it. It is useful for investigating suspicious logins, testing geolocation features or simply satisfying curiosity.

  1. 1

    Enter an IP address

    Type or paste any IPv4 address (like 8.8.8.8) or IPv6 address (like 2606:4700:4700::1111) into the search box above.

  2. 2

    Run the lookup

    Press Trace IP. We query our geolocation provider and return results in well under a second, cached for repeat visits.

  3. 3

    Review the report

    See the country, region, city, ISP, ASN and timezone on an interactive map, plus technical details like the reverse DNS zone and binary form.

The results

What an IP lookup reveals

An IP address can't pinpoint a street address, but it gives valuable context about the network behind it.

Geographic location

Country, region, city and approximate coordinates, typically accurate to the city or regional level.

ISP & network

The internet provider or organisation that operates the address block, plus its Autonomous System Number (ASN).

Timezone

The IANA timezone associated with the location, with the current local time shown alongside.

Technical details

IP version, decimal and hex forms, binary notation and the reverse DNS zone where PTR records live.

What it can't tell you

An IP lookup never reveals a person's name, street address, phone number or browsing history. Only the ISP holds subscriber records, and it releases them only through legal channels. Read what someone can do with your IP.

Use cases

Why people look up IP addresses

IP geolocation data is used across many industries. These are the most common reasons professionals rely on it every day.

  • Security & fraud prevention

    Check where suspicious logins, brute-force attempts or risky transactions are coming from.

  • Content localisation

    Serve region-specific language, pricing or content based on a visitor's approximate location.

  • Analytics

    Understand where your traffic comes from and spot geographic trends before expanding into new markets.

  • Network diagnostics

    Verify routing, confirm which provider owns an address and troubleshoot misconfigured networks.

FAQ

IP lookup questions

Want the long version? Read our guide on how to trace an IP address.

Is IP address lookup legal?

Yes. Looking up publicly available IP geolocation data is legal. IP addresses are part of the public internet infrastructure, and the data associated with them comes from public registries and commercial databases. Using results to harass or stalk someone is not acceptable, and our Terms of Service prohibit it.

How accurate is IP geolocation?

Country results are highly reliable. City-level results are approximate and depend on the region and network type: fixed broadband is usually close, while mobile networks, VPNs and cloud servers often resolve to the operator's hub. It never pinpoints a street address.

Can I look up IPv6 addresses?

Yes. Enter any IPv6 address in full or compressed form, such as 2606:4700:4700::1111. We normalise it to the standard compressed format before looking it up.

Why does an IP lookup show a different city from mine?

Providers often register address blocks to a regional hub or head office, and geolocation databases can lag behind when blocks are reassigned. On a VPN, mobile data or a corporate network, the location reflects where that network connects to the internet.

Can I find out who is using an IP address?

You can see which organisation operates it, such as the ISP or hosting company, and its ASN, but not the individual customer. Only the ISP holds that subscriber record, and it is released only through legal channels such as a court order.

Can I get my IP in different formats?

Yes. The IP API & Formatter returns your public IP as JSON, XML, YAML or plain text, ready for scripts and integrations.

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