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NORAD Santa live tracker 2025: Where is Father Christmas now and when will he reach the US?

NORAD Santa tracker: It is Christmas Eve, and all kids can think about is Santa Claus and their presents

Updated on: Dec 25, 2025, 01:42:06 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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NORAD Santa tracker: It is Christmas Eve, and all kids can think about is Santa Claus and their presents. Well, the good thing is NORAD's Santa has already left the North Pole and is on his way to your city, delivering presents. You can also track St Nick's journey across the skies.

A person dressed as Santa Claus sings with members of choirs from various communities as they perform Christmas songs (AFP)

When and how did the NORAD Santa tracking tradition begin?

For nearly 70 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the joint US–Canadian military group responsible for aerospace warning and defense, has followed Santa’s route each December 24. What began as a mishap in 1955, when a misprinted Sears ad accidentally directed children to a military phone line, evolved into a beloved annual tradition powered today by volunteers, phones, apps, and an interactive website.

As of Wednesday morning, Santa had most recently been ‘spotted’ over Bethlehem, Palestine. He crossed Nicosia, Cyprus, and was heading towards Zahle in Lebanon only moments ago.

How to follow Santa online

To see where Santa is headed next, families can visit noradsanta.org, where a 3D map shows his sleigh, his reindeer, and the estimated number of gifts already delivered, now in the billions. The tracker is also available as a mobile app for both iPhone and Android users and supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and more.

Prefer to call instead?

Those without internet access can still join in the fun. NORAD operates a hotline staffed by volunteers who share Santa’s latest location at 1-877-446-6723 (1-877-HI-NORAD).

When will Santa reach the United States?

NORAD officials recommend checking the tracker or calling the hotline for the most current updates. However, spokesperson John Cornelio told USA Today that Santa traditionally makes his US arrival between 9 PM and midnight, and only once children are asleep.

How many gifts is Santa distributing this Christmas?

Santa Claus has just delivered his 3,000,000,000 presents of the night. The number was updated as he headed towards Latvia.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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