Geolocation.getCurrentPosition()

The Geolocation.getCurrentPosition() method is used to get the current position of the device.

Syntax

navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(success, error, [options])

Parameters

success

A callback function that takes a Position object as its sole input parameter.

error Optional

An optional callback function that takes a PositionError object as its sole input parameter.

options Optional

An optional PositionOptions object.

Example

var options = {
  enableHighAccuracy: true,
  timeout: 5000,
  maximumAge: 0
};

function success(pos) {
  var crd = pos.coords;

  console.log('Your current position is:');
  console.log(`Latitude : ${crd.latitude}`);
  console.log(`Longitude: ${crd.longitude}`);
  console.log(`More or less ${crd.accuracy} meters.`);
}

function error(err) {
  console.warn(`ERROR(${err.code}): ${err.message}`);
}

navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(success, error, options);

Specifications

Browser compatibility

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See also

• Using geolocation
• Navigator.geolocation