Why does my VPN still show my real location?

Your VPN may be disconnected, using split tunneling for your browser, or leaking your real IP. Reconnect the VPN and press Check again.

Does a VPN hide my IP from my internet provider?

Your provider still sees that you are connected to a VPN server, but websites only see the VPN server's IP address.

Why do I see a time zone warning with my VPN on?

The tool compares your IP time zone with your device time zone. A mismatch is normal when your VPN server is in another region.

Check If Your VPN Changed Your IP Address

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): To confirm your VPN is working, check that your public IP address and approximate location change when you turn the VPN on. If the tool shows your real city or your IP stays the same, your traffic is not routing through the VPN. Use the free checker on this page before and after connecting to compare your IP, provider, and time zone.

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Your public IP address

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Approximate location: –
Network (provider): –
IP time zone: –
Device time zone: –

The location comes from the IP and usually shows your provider’s city, not your address. Utilorca does not store your IP.

Step by step

Turn your VPN off, open this page, and note your real public IP and location.
Turn your VPN on and connect to your chosen server location.
Press Check again and verify that the IP address, network provider, and location changed.
Check if the tool shows a time zone mismatch warning, which confirms your IP points to another region.

At a glance

What you see	VPN status	What to do
New IP and VPN server city	Working properly	Continue browsing normally
Same IP and real city	VPN not routing traffic	Reconnect VPN or restart browser
IP time zone differs from device	Expected with remote VPN	Confirms traffic exits in another region

How to Check If Your VPN Changed Your IP Address