All locations on Earth that are north of the equator are in​ the Northern Hemisphere. This includes all of North America and Europe along with most of Asia, northern South America, and northern Africa. All points on Earth that are south of the equator are in the Southern Hemisphere.

In the search bar, enter a destination or tap it on the map. Follow the on-screen instructions to help Maps find your location. Tip: Point your phone camera at buildings and signs across the street, instead of trees and people. Once Maps knows where you are, you'll get directions through the camera view on your screen.

You can review and manage your Location History. You can: Review places you've been in Google Maps Timeline. Edit or delete your Location History anytime.

On your computer, open Google Maps. Type an address or name of a place. To filter your search results, use the drop-down menus below the search box.