IP Address Lookup

An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique numerical label assigned to every device connected to the internet. There are two types: IPv4 (e.g., 192.168.1.1) and the newer IPv6 (e.g., 2001:db8::1). Your public IP address is what websites and online services see when you connect to them — it is assigned by your ISP and may change periodically (dynamic IP) or remain fixed (static IP).

Your public IP differs from your local/private IP. Your router assigns private IPs to devices on your home network (typically 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), while using your single public IP to communicate with the internet on their behalf through a process called NAT (Network Address Translation).

Your IP address reveals less than many people think, but more than some realize. Here is what can typically be inferred from an IP address:

• Your ISP: The organization that owns the IP block and provides your internet service.
• Approximate Location: Usually city-level accuracy, rarely precise street address.
• Country: Always accurate, used for geo-restricted content.
• AS Number: The Autonomous System number of your ISP's network.

Your IP does NOT reveal your name, exact home address, phone number, or browsing history. This information can only be obtained through ISP records, typically requiring a court order.

Pakistani IP addresses are predominantly assigned to major ISPs: PTCL, Jazz/Warid, Zong, Telenor, Nayatel, and StormFiber. The country uses both IPv4 and increasingly IPv6 addressing. PTCL, as the state-owned operator, holds the largest IPv4 address space in Pakistan.

If you use a VPN, the IP address shown here will be your VPN server's IP, not your actual ISP IP. This is useful for verifying that your VPN is working correctly and has changed your apparent location.