Geocoding
Place name → GPS coordinates, elevation, time zone.
- Instant
- Free
- Private (processed locally)
- No sign-up
From a place name to its coordinates
Type a city or place to get its GPS coordinates and key info. Handy for a map, a script, a GPS device or an API.
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Type a place
City, town, region.
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Run the search
Up to 5 matches.
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Copy the coordinates
In one click.
For each match
- Name + region + country
- Latitude and longitude (copyable)
- Elevation
- Time zone
- Population (if known)
Example: Paris
| Item | Value (example) |
|---|---|
| Place | Paris, Île-de-France, France |
| Coordinates | 48.8534, 2.3488 |
| Elevation | 42 m |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris |
| Source | Open-Meteo Geocoding (open source) |
Open data via Open-Meteo Geocoding. Only the place name is sent; no geolocation, no personal data.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the data come from?
From the open-source Open-Meteo Geocoding API, built on an open place-name database. It is free, with no key and no sign-up.
What does the tool return?
The latitude and longitude, plus the country, region, elevation, time zone and, when known, the population of the place.
Why several results?
Many places share the same name. The tool shows up to 5 matches with their region and country to help you pick the right one.
Is geocoding private?
Only the place name you type is sent to fetch the matches. No device geolocation and no personal data.