Change Google Maps languages or domains

Google Maps automatically takes you to a country domain and shows place names in a country’s local languages. You can change the country domain or language shown in Google Maps.

Find Google Maps in another language

Google Maps automatically shows place names in a country’s local languages, but on your computer, you can change your map language.

1. On your computer, open Google Maps .
2. In the top left, click Menu.
3. Choose Language.
4. Select a language. Map labels will be shown in your country’s local language, but you’ll find place information in the language you selected.
5. Optional: Learn how to change your language for all Google products .

Use a different country domain

Google Maps automatically takes you to a country domain (the Google Maps URL address in your browser) and map view based on your location . Google Maps works with many country domains, like .de or .jp.

If your domain is wrong or you want to go to .com, you can change it in your settings.

1. On your computer, open Google Maps .
2. In the bottom right corner, click the country name that's displayed (for example, United States or United Kingdom ).
3. You'll find the Search Settings screen. Under "Region Settings," pick the country you want.
4. At the bottom, click Save.