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Complete Guide to Free IP Geolocation APIs

Get location data from IP addresses, convert coordinates to addresses, and work with timezones using free geolocation APIs.

IP geolocation enables personalized content, fraud detection, analytics, and localized experiences. These free APIs provide accurate location data without the enterprise price tag.

1. GeoLocate - IP to Location

Convert IP addresses to geographic data: country, city, timezone, ISP, and coordinates. 10,000 free lookups per month.

curl "https://freeapitools.dev/api/v1/geo?ip=8.8.8.8"

# Response:
# {
#   "country": "US",
#   "city": "Mountain View",
#   "lat": 37.3861,
#   "lon": -122.0839,
#   "timezone": "America/Los_Angeles",
#   "isp": "Google LLC"
# }

View GeoLocate docs →

2. Geocoder - Address Conversion

Forward geocoding (address to coordinates) and reverse geocoding (coordinates to address). 5,000 free requests per month.

View Geocoder docs →

3. TimezoneAPI - Timezone Intelligence

Get timezone information for any coordinates. Convert times between zones with DST awareness. 10,000 requests/month free.

View TimezoneAPI docs →

Common Use Cases

  • Content localization: Show prices in local currency, language preferences
  • Fraud prevention: Detect suspicious login locations
  • Analytics: Track visitor geographic distribution
  • Shipping calculations: Estimate delivery times and costs
  • Compliance: Apply region-specific terms and privacy rules

Accuracy Considerations

IP geolocation is generally accurate to the city level (70-80% accuracy). For precise location, use browser geolocation APIs in combination with IP-based fallbacks.

Getting Started

All three APIs use the same authentication system:

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