Window navigator.geolocation

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Example

Get the latitude and longitude of the user's position:

if (navigator.geolocation) {
  navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(showPosition);
} else {
  document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML =
  "Geolocation is not supported by this browser.";
}

function showPosition(position) {
  document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML =
  "Latitude: " + position.coords.latitude +
  "Longitude: " + position.coords.longitude;
}

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Description

The geolocation property returns a Geolocation object that can be used to locate the user's position.

The geolocation property is read-only.

The geolocation property is only available in secure contexts (HTTPS).

The geolocation property is only available if the user approves it.

Note

Geolocation is much more accurate for devices with GPS, like smartphones.

Syntax

navigator.geolocation

Return Value

Type	Description
An object	A reference to a Geolocation object.

Browser Support

navigator.geolocation is supported in all browsers:


Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Safari	Opera	IE
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes