Every year on Christmas Eve, millions of families around the world anxiously ask: Where is Santa right now? Thanks to Google Santa Tracker and NORAD Tracks Santa, you don’t have to just imagine it — you can follow Santa’s journey in real time. These tools make Christmas even more magical for kids and adults alike. 

What Is Google Santa Tracker?

Google Santa Tracker is a festive website and interactive experience run by Google where you can:

* Watch Santa leave the North Pole and follow his global route.
* See simulated locations and gift deliveries throughout Christmas Eve.
* Enjoy holiday games, activities, and a countdown to Santa’s launch. 

The tracker simulates Santa’s route as he travels city to city around the world, showing how far he has gone, how many gifts he’s delivered, and how long it will take him to reach your town. 

How to use it:
Just visit santatracker.google.com on your phone, tablet, or computer — and when Santa takes off on Christmas Eve, the map will update his journey for you. 

What Is NORAD Santa Tracker?

The NORAD Tracks Santa program is a much‑loved holiday tradition now in its 70th year. Started by accident in 1955 when a child dialed the wrong number looking for Santa, NORAD volunteers have been tracking Santa’s Christmas Eve journey ever since.

Here’s how it works this year:

* Every Christmas Eve, radar, satellites, and pilots help simulate Santa’s path from the North Pole across the globe.
* Families can follow his real‑time “flight” on noradsanta.org.
* There’s also a mobile app, social media updates, and phone access to ask where Santa is right now. 

NORAD even offers tracking in multiple languages and will be live on Dec. 24 from early morning through the night, so you can see Santa’s journey throughout Christmas Eve. 

Where Is Santa Right Now? (Live Tracking)

On Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2025), both Google and NORAD trackers update Santa’s current location in real time, showing which region he’s visiting. You can:

  • Visit noradsanta.org to see Santa’s live map and where he’s headed next. 

  • Use the Google Santa Tracker on your device to watch the animated route that shows Santa crossing time zones as he delivers gifts. 

  • Call 1‑877‑HI‑NORAD (1‑877‑446‑6723) on Christmas Eve to hear Santa’s latest position from a live volunteer. 

Both tracking experiences make it feel like Santa is truly flying across the sky, stopping in town after town as the night unfolds. 

Bonus Fun: Santa Tracker Features

These trackers aren’t just maps — they’re full holiday experiences:

* Interactive games and stories
* Holiday music and animations
* Countdown clocks to Santa’s departure
* Fun facts and videos to enjoy while waiting for Santa’s arrival 🎄

Kids (and adults!) can immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere as they wait for Christmas morning.