Galbiate is a comune, or municipality, situated in the Province of Lecco within the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It is located approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Milan and about 6 kilometres south of the city of Lecco.
The town serves as a local administrative center in the province. Its geographical position places it in the proximity of major regional hubs, providing a link between the rural areas of Lombardy and the industrial centers of the nearby cities.