Why is my Apple ID showing wrong location in Two-Factor Verification?

A possible reason for an incorrect location is explained in the section titled, "The first time that you sign in with your Apple ID on a new device" by clicking on the link for the support article 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' --> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support and in Reject unknown sign-in attempts - Apple Support

"The notification might include a map of the approximate location of the sign-in attempt. This location is based on the new device's IP address and might reflect the network that it's connected to, rather than the exact physical location."

If you're connecting with wifi and not cellular, and the Internet service provider has their headquarters in another location, it may report the service provider's location and not where you are located. If you're using a VPN the location could be the VPN server's location.

You have an idea as to possible reasons for misidentifying your location. If you are comfortable it is one of those, just say okay.

There are a couple of reasons why your two-factor verification might be showing a wrong location for your iPhone login:

• IP Address: Unlike the Maps app, two-factor verification relies on your IP address to estimate location. This can be misleading if you're connected to a corporate network, VPN, or even a regular ISP where equipment assignments might shift.
• ISP Location: Even on a standard ISP connection, the location shown might reflect the location of your internet service provider's servers rather than your exact location.