Where is Santa Now? NORAD Tracker is Live, Over 1.7 Billion Gifts Delivered

How do you deliver over 1.7 billion gifts in one night? It's December 24th, 2025, and Santa Claus has officially begun his annual journey around the world. As is tradition, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has its high-tech tracker locked on his sleigh, offering everyone a real-time view of his global progress.

A Tradition Spanning Generations

The NORAD Tracks Santa program has been an annual Christmas tradition since 1955. It famously started when a newspaper ad for a department store misprinted a phone number for children to call Santa. The calls instead went to the Continental Air Defense Command (NORAD's predecessor), where the commander on duty played along, checking the radar for Santa's location. While the hotline still exists, the tradition has evolved into a sophisticated online experience at noradsanta.org.

Follow the Sleigh on a 3D Globe

The website features a 3D satellite map showing Santa and his reindeer flying across the globe. Key information is updated live, including the total number of gifts delivered (over 1.7 billion and counting), his estimated time of arrival for the next major destination, and his most recent stop. Users can also switch to a 2D map and click on icons along his route to learn facts about various locations, adding an educational twist to the festive fun.