{"id":429702,"date":"2022-04-10T21:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T18:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-find-your-current-location-on-google-maps\/"},"modified":"2022-04-10T21:00:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T18:00:18","slug":"how-to-find-your-current-location-on-google-maps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-your-current-location-on-google-maps\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Find Your Current Location on Google Maps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34f3d3a9a30\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34f3d3a9a30\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-your-current-location-on-google-maps\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Find_Your_Current_Location_on_Google_Maps%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Find Your Current Location on Google Maps&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-your-current-location-on-google-maps\/#View_Your_Location_Now_in_Google_Maps_on_Mobile\" >View Your Location Now in Google Maps on Mobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-your-current-location-on-google-maps\/#See_Your_Current_Location_in_Google_Maps_on_Desktop\" >See Your Current Location in Google Maps on Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-find-your-current-location-on-google-maps\/#How_to_Improve_Your_Location_Accuracy_in_Google_Maps\" >How to Improve Your Location Accuracy in Google Maps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Find_Your_Current_Location_on_Google_Maps%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Find Your Current Location on Google Maps&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-791468\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/google-maps-tablet.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/google-maps-tablet.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/google-maps-tablet.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of a person's finger touching a map on a tablet display.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kharkiv-ukraine-12-november-2018-close-1232114971\">In Green\/Shuterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Google Maps makes it extremely easy to find your current location on the map. It even shows the direction you\u2019re facing so you know where you\u2019re heading. Here\u2019s how to see where you are right now in Maps on both desktop and mobile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Find Your Direction of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel<\/a> Using Google Maps<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_Your_Location_Now_in_Google_Maps_on_Mobile\"><\/span>View Your Location Now in Google Maps on Mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone, use the Google Maps <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> to find your whereabouts. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/404865\/how-to-see-which-apps-are-tracking-your-location-on-iphone\/\">app uses your phone\u2019s location in conjunction with other data points to pinpoint your location on the map.<\/p>\n<p>To start, launch the Google Maps app on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>On the right side of the map, tap the \u201cYour Location\u201d option. This will highlight your current location on the map.<\/p>\n<p>If Google Maps asks to access your phone\u2019s location, grant it permission to do so.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-791114\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/1-google-maps-mobile-your-location.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Your Location&quot; on the right of the map.\" width=\"650\" height=\"318\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a blue dot on your screen, which indicates your current location. The shadow around the dot shows the direction you\u2019re facing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-791115\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2-google-maps-mobile-current-location.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"View the current location in Maps on mobile.\" width=\"650\" height=\"277\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like Maps to move when you change your direction, tap the \u201cYour Location\u201d icon again. Now move your phone and your map will move, too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-791116\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3-google-maps-mobile-direction.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Your Location&quot; on the right of the map.\" width=\"650\" height=\"422\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you know where you currently are on the earth. Very handy! You may now want to share your location with a friend or family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Share Your Location in a Text Message on Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_Your_Current_Location_in_Google_Maps_on_Desktop\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">See Your Current Location in Google Maps on Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To check your location from your desktop, first, launch your favorite web browser on your computer and access <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\">Google Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the bottom-right corner of the Google Maps site, click \u201cYour Location.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If the site asks you for location permission, grant it permission.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-791117\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/4-google-maps-desktop-your-location.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Your Location&quot; at the bottom-right corner.\" width=\"486\" height=\"321\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the map, you\u2019ll see a blue dot indicating your current position.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-791118\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/5-google-maps-desktop-current-location.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"View the current location in Maps on desktop.\" width=\"583\" height=\"295\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now that you have access to your exact location, you can find directions to various places knowing you will get accurate directions. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Manage App Permissions on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Improve_Your_Location_Accuracy_in_Google_Maps\"><\/span>How to Improve Your Location Accuracy in Google Maps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Maps doesn\u2019t show your location accurately, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/519142\/how-to-calibrate-the-compass-on-android-to-improve-device-location-accuracy\/\">consider calibrating it so it can pinpoint your exact location. You can do so from within the Google Maps app on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>To start, launch the Google Maps app on your phone. Then tap \u201cYour Location\u201d followed by the blue dot that represents your current location.<\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cYour Location\u201d menu that opens, tap \u201cCalibrate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-791119\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6-google-maps-mobile-calibrate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Calibrate&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"306\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Maps will ask you to tilt and move your phone. Do so until the \u201cCompass Accuracy\u201d value improves from the current \u201cLow.\u201d Then, close the tool by tapping \u201cDone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-791120\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-google-maps-mobile-done.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Calibrate Google Maps and tap &quot;Done.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"478\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re set.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Like this, you can also quickly check current traffic levels with Google Maps on your devices. 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