My Location

What are my coordinates?

Tap one button to read your current GPS coordinates — latitude and longitude in decimal degrees and degrees-minutes-seconds, with an accuracy radius, a Plus Code and a live map. Copy any format in one tap or share a Google Maps link. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is stored.

Tap “Use my location” and allow access when your browser asks. Your coordinates are computed on your device and never sent to a server.

What are GPS coordinates?

GPS coordinates are a pair of numbers — latitude and longitude — that pinpoint any spot on Earth. Latitude measures how far north or south of the equator you are; longitude measures east or west of the prime meridian. Together they describe one exact location, written as decimal degrees or degrees-minutes-seconds.

How to find my coordinates

  1. Tap the “Use my location” button above.
  2. Allow location access when your browser prompts you — coordinates are read from your device’s GPS or Wi-Fi positioning.
  3. Read your latitude and longitude in decimal degrees and DMS, with the accuracy radius shown in meters.
  4. Tap “Copy as decimal degrees” or “Copy as DMS”, or open the point in Google Maps to share it.

Latitude & longitude formats

FormatExampleBest for
Decimal degrees (DD)40.712800, -74.006000Apps, links, spreadsheets, code
Degrees, minutes, seconds (DMS)40°42'46.1"N 74°00'21.6"WPaper maps, nautical & aviation charts
Plus Code87G7PX7V+9QSharing a spot with no street address

How accurate are my coordinates?

Accuracy depends on your device. A phone with a clear sky view via GPS is typically accurate to within a few meters; a laptop relying on Wi-Fi or IP positioning may be off by tens or hundreds of meters. The accuracy radius shown is your device’s own estimate. Coordinates use the WGS84 datum. To convert between notations, try the coordinate converter.

Privacy

Your location is read on your device and used only to display these values — it is never uploaded or stored. The map tiles load anonymously. If you only need an approximate position without granting GPS access, see my location or what is my IP.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find my current coordinates?
Tap “Use my location” above and allow access when prompted. Your browser reads your latitude and longitude from GPS, Wi-Fi or cellular positioning and displays them instantly in decimal degrees and DMS, along with an accuracy radius and a map marker. Nothing is stored.

What is the difference between decimal degrees and DMS?
Decimal degrees (DD) write a coordinate as one number, e.g. 40.712800. DMS splits it into degrees, minutes and seconds, e.g. 40°42'46"N. Both describe the same point. Apps and links prefer DD; paper maps and charts use DMS. See the decimal to DMS converter.

Why are my coordinates inaccurate?
Accuracy depends on your device and surroundings. Indoors, in cities or on a laptop using Wi-Fi or IP, positioning can be off by tens of meters. A phone with a clear sky view is usually accurate to a few meters. The ± value shown is your device’s own accuracy estimate.

Is finding my coordinates free and private?
Yes. This tool is completely free, needs no account, and computes everything in your browser. Your location is used only to show these values and is never sent to a server or stored anywhere.

How do I share my coordinates?
Tap “Copy as decimal degrees” or “Copy as DMS” to copy the values, or use “Open in Google Maps” to share a link to the exact spot. You can also copy the Plus Code — a short code that works without a street address.

What coordinate format should I use?
Use decimal degrees for apps, links and code; DMS for paper maps, nautical and aviation charts; and a Plus Code to share a place that has no street address. To switch a coordinate between formats, use the coordinate converter.