You can change the theme of Google Maps on your mobile device. Dark theme makes your screen easier to read and help to reduce battery use.
Tip: There are separate settings for dark theme when you explore and navigate in Google Maps.Turn on dark theme while you explore
Important: All of these steps are only available on Android 10 or Q and up. Learn how to check your Android version
- On your Android phone 10+ phone, open the Google Maps app
.
- Tap your profile picture or initial
Settings
- Select one of the following options:
- Always in light theme: Dark theme is always disabled in Maps, regardless of system settings.
- Always in dark theme: Dark theme is always enabled in Maps, regardless of systems settings.
- Same as device theme: Follow Android system Dark theme setting. In Android 10+ this is under Settings
- Tap Save.
Settings 
Turn on dark theme while you navigate
Important: These steps only work for Android 10 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
- On your Android device, open the Google Maps app
- Tap your profile picture or initial
- Scroll to 'Map display'.
- Under Colour scheme, tap:
- Day: To disable Dark theme in Maps, regardless of system settings.
- Night: To enable Dark theme in Maps, regardless of system settings.
- Automatic: To follow theme selected for Android system under Settings