To find your current location right now on Google Maps, you need to:
- Open the Google Maps app on your Android or iPhone device, or go to maps.google.com on a computer.
- Make sure the app or browser has permission to access your device's location.
- Tap the target-shaped "Your location" button at the bottom right corner of the app or screen. This will center the map on your current location, which appears as a blue dot
If the blue dot is not visible or the location seems inaccurate, you may need to enable location services on your device and calibrate your compass in Google Maps by moving your phone in a figure-eight pattern
. Additionally, there are websites and apps like where-am-i.co or "My Location
- Where Am I" app that can show your current location, coordinates, and address using your device's GPS and browser location permissions
. In summary, your current location is found by allowing Google Maps or a similar app to access your device's GPS and location services, then using the "Your location" button to display your position on the map
