Track Santa Christmas Eve 2025

Santa Claus is back for his 2025 global journey, and children and adults alike can follow his progress in real time using the interactive trackers from NORAD and Google. Both platforms let you see Santa’s current location, estimated arrival times, and offer festive activities while he delivers presents across the world.This year, the NORAD Santa Tracker will guide viewers as Santa begins his night at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean, making his way to New Zealand and Australia. Meanwhile, Google continues its tradition of providing a live tracker via its website and mobile app, allowing users to follow Old Saint Nick as he travels from the first time zones all the way to South America. Both services are free to use, with NORAD also offering a dedicated phone hotline for those who prefer a more traditional experience.

NORAD Santa Tracker: A Longstanding Holiday TraditionFor over 65 years, NORAD has been helping families track Santa’s journey. The tradition began in 1955 when a misprinted phone number in a Sears advertisement directed children to call the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) instead of Santa. Colonel Harry Shoup, then director of operations, instructed his team to provide updates on Santa’s location to every caller. This charming tradition has continued ever since, now under NORAD.

How to Track Santa with NORAD:Visit the NORAD Santa Tracker website.

On Christmas Eve, the live map shows Santa’s current location and his next destination.
Call the NORAD hotline at 1-877-HI-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) to speak to a volunteer for real-time updates.
Follow NORAD on social media for regular posts leading up to and on Christmas Eve.
This year, NORAD has also introduced an AI assistant called Radar, which provides instant updates on Santa’s progress.

Google Santa Tracker: Innovation and Festive Fun

Since its debut in 2004, Google’s Santa Tracker has grown into an interactive holiday experience. Each year, Google experiments with new features, some of which are later incorporated into other products. The 2025 tracker offers a familiar North Pole village interface, packed with games, videos, and activities to enjoy throughout December, with the live tracker going online on Christmas Eve.

What’s New in 2025:

The tracker includes classic activities such as Elf Ski and Penguin Dash, alongside fresh creative experiences like Santa’s Canvas and Code Lab. On Christmas Eve, the live map displays Santa’s current location, the number of gifts delivered, his next stop, and estimated arrival times. The tracker begins at midnight in the easternmost time zone (10:00 a.m. UTC), right where Santa starts his journey.
As he visits more than 500 locations worldwide, the tracker also provides Wikipedia snippets and photos, making it an educational experience that combines geography with Christmas magic.

How to Use Google Santa Tracker:
Visit the Google Santa Tracker website or download the Android app.
On Christmas Eve, check Santa’s live location, gifts delivered, and arrival times.
Explore the map for fun facts, photos, and information from Google’s Local Guides.

Extra Features and Festive Activities
Both trackers offer interactive experiences beyond simply following Santa. Google’s platform features animated North Pole environments, from elves preparing treats in cozy kitchens to snow-covered outdoor scenes filled with winter fun. Children and adults can enjoy games, learn about holiday traditions worldwide, and even explore basic coding concepts, all while counting down to Christmas.

A Magical Christmas Eve
Settle in with your favourite Christmas snack and follow Santa’s journey using either NORAD or Google. With an estimated 2.2 billion homes on his list, it promises to be a busy night! And don’t forget to leave out your mince pies and carrots for Rudolph.