Question 1

Is IP location exact?

Accepted Answer

No. It’s an estimate. Country-level is usually reliable; city-level can be wrong due to routing, carriers, and proxies.

Question 2

Can an IP address identify a person?

Accepted Answer

No. IP data provides network context, not personal identity.

Question 3

Why does my IP show the wrong city?

Accepted Answer

VPNs, mobile networks, and shared IP infrastructure can shift apparent locations. Treat results as one signal.

Question 4

What is a reserved/private IP?

Accepted Answer

Private ranges (like 10.0.0.0/8) aren’t publicly routable, so geolocation doesn’t apply the same way.

Question 5

Can I lookup a hostname instead of an IP?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you enter a hostname, we’ll resolve it to an IP first—then locate that IP.

Question 6

Does IPv6 work?

Accepted Answer

Yes when data is available. Coverage can vary by provider and range.

IP Location Lookup: Country, City, Timezone & Coordinates