how to get coordinates of the center of the viewed area in google maps using Google Maps JavaScript API v3

Question

How to get coordinates using javascript Google Maps JavaScript API v3 of the center of the currently viewed area on google maps? Thanks

Answer 1

You can call:

map.getCenter(); 

to return a LatLng object.

Answer 2

Updated 2018 The below codes are for Google Maps API for Android. In case anyone needs this Script:

double mylat = mGoogleMap.getCameraPosition().target.latitude;                double mylon = mGoogleMap.getCameraPosition().target.longitude;