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Getting Zip Code by GeoLocation using Google Maps API
function getLocation() {
if (navigator.geolocation) {
navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(showPosition);
} else {
alert("Sorry, but Geolocation is not supported by this browser.");
}
}
function showPosition(position) {
var lat = position.coords.latitude;
var long = position.coords.longitude;
var url = "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/geocode/json?latlng=" + lat + "," + long + "&key=YOUR_API_KEY";
$.ajax({
type: "GET",
url: url,
dataType: "json",
success: function (msg) {
var results = msg.results;
var zip = results[0].address_components[6].long_name;
alert("Your zip code is: " + zip);
},
error: function (req, status, error) {
alert('Sorry, an error occurred.');
console.log(req.responseText);
}
});
}
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veeren commented May 5, 2020

var zip = results[0].address_components[7].long_name; Update this line with var zip = results[0].address_components[6].long_name;

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Updated! Thanks @veeren 👍

@nusratnazmi
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Hey How Can I work this in Mozila and Internet explorer. This is worked fine for me in crome and Edage.Thanks!

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@nusratnazmi
Seems like IE is not supported, however they have a new version for Edge.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1293707

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