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What Is My IP Address?

Instantly see your public IP address, approximate location, time zone and internet provider. Copy your IP in one click when contacting support, setting up remote access or checking security.

Privacy note

This tool uses a trusted third-party IP lookup service directly from your browser. Your IP is used only to display the result and may be logged by the external service according to its own privacy policy.

Your public IP address

Detecting your IP address…

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This is the IP address seen by websites and online services.

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Country / Region

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City

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Time zone

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ISP / Organization

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Approximate coordinates

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Country calling code

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IP geolocation is approximate. For many users it is accurate to the city or region, not always to your exact address. For VPN, corporate networks or mobile carriers, the location may show your provider’s gateway instead of your physical location.

Summary

We’ll generate a short summary of your IP address and location here once detection is complete.

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What is an IP address?

An IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a unique identifier assigned to your device or network when it connects to the internet. Websites, apps and online services use your IP to know where to send data back, similar to how a postal address is used for physical mail.

Most home and office connections use a router that gets a single public IP address from the internet provider. Multiple devices (laptops, phones, smart TVs) then share that address using private IPs inside your local network.

Public vs. private IP address

When you ask “What is my IP?”, you usually mean your public IP address. That is the address visible to websites and online services.

  • Public IP address – assigned by your ISP or VPN provider; visible to websites. This is what our tool shows.
  • Private IP address – used inside your home or office network (e.g. 192.168.0.10, 10.0.0.5). Only devices on your local network can see these.

To see your private IP, you usually need to check your device’s network settings or router configuration.

IPv4 vs. IPv6

There are two main versions of IP addresses used today:

  • IPv4 – the classic format, such as 192.0.2.123. It has about 4.3 billion possible addresses.
  • IPv6 – a newer format, such as 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334. It provides a much larger address space and is slowly replacing IPv4.

Our “What is my IP” tool shows whether your connection currently appears as IPv4, IPv6, or both (depending on your ISP and network setup).

How accurate is IP geolocation?

IP geolocation databases try to map IP ranges to countries, regions and cities. For many users, country-level and large city information is quite accurate. However, the location is not guaranteed:

  • Mobile networks may show the location of the carrier’s gateway city, not your exact spot.
  • Corporate networks or VPNs may show your company’s data center or VPN exit node.
  • Databases are updated regularly, but some IP blocks can still be outdated or incorrect.

Always treat IP location as an approximate indication, not a precise GPS position.

Why do websites use your IP address?

Your IP address is essential for the technical operation of the internet. Common reasons websites and services use it include:

  • Routing data packets back to your device so pages and videos load correctly.
  • Applying regional rules (for example, content availability by country or compliance laws).
  • Detecting unusual login patterns to help prevent fraud and account hijacking.
  • Showing language, currency or local information based on your country.

How to hide or change your IP address

If you don’t want websites to see your real public IP, you can route your traffic through another server. Common options include:

  • VPN (Virtual Private Network) – encrypts your traffic and exits in another country or city.
  • Proxy server – forwards your requests through an intermediary server.
  • Tor network – routes your traffic through multiple relays for stronger anonymity.

After enabling any of these, reload this “What is my IP” page to see the new exit IP and location. Then you can combine that with our Time Difference and International Dialing tools for the new region.

Link between IP address and country codes

At CountryCode.online we focus on country information, codes and calling tools. Your IP address frequently indicates which country you are connecting from, for example:

  • An IP resolved to the United States links to country code US (+1).
  • An IP resolved to the Germany region links to DE (+49).
  • An IP resolved to Japan matches JP (+81).

This is why our IP lookup result also shows the country calling code so you can immediately use it with our dialing tools.

FAQ: What is my IP address?

Is the IP shown here my public IP or private IP? ▶

This tool shows your public IP address – the one visible to websites on the internet. Your private IP (such as 192.168.x.x) is only used inside your local network and is not visible to this page.

Why is the location not exactly my home address? ▶

IP databases map IP ranges to approximate locations. Your internet provider may route traffic through a nearby city or central gateway, so the result is usually accurate to the city or region, but not to a specific street or building.

Why does my IP address change? ▶

Many ISPs use dynamic IP addresses, meaning your public IP can change when your router reconnects or after a certain period. Switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data, or turning a VPN on/off, will also usually give you a different IP.

Can websites track me personally using just my IP? ▶

An IP alone usually identifies a network connection (e.g. your router or VPN exit node), not you as a person. However, combined with cookies, logins and other data, websites can build user profiles. For higher privacy, consider using a reputable VPN, private browser mode and strong cookie controls.

How can I use this IP tool with other CountryCode.online tools? ▶

First, check your IP and country here. Then:

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