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

Specification	Status	Comment
Geolocation API	Recommendation	Initial specification.

Browser compatibility

See also

• Using geolocation
• Navigator.geolocation