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How to Track Santa 🎅🏻

By Shannon Gaither December 16, 2021

The presents are wrapped, the tree is decorated, and Santa Claus has started making his trip around the world. It is fun to keep track of Santa Claus as he travels from the North Pole around the world on Christmas Eve. Thanks to modern technology, your kids have a variety of options to track Santa on a phone, tablet, or computer. 


Google Santa Tracker

The Santa Tracker website by Google is really cool! Your kids can explore, play, and learn with Santa’s elves. 

  • Santa's Village
  • Game Over!
  • Santa Selfie
  • Santa Search
  • Track Santa
  • Present Bounce
  • & More!

Other Google options for tracking Santa on Christmas:

Google Search – Type “where is Santa Claus” into Google search and get updates.

Google Assistant – Ask “Where is Santa?” starting Dec. 23 and get the latest updates.

Android Devices – click here to download the Santa Tracker app


NORAD Santa Tracker 

Their website is full of games and activities. You can get minute-by-minute updates starting December 24th and you can also call 1-877-HI-NORAD to hear updates.

Amazon Alexa – Ask for Santa’s location through the NORAD Tracks Santa skill for Amazon Alexa

OnStar – OnStar members can push the blue OnStar button in their vehicles to locate Santa.

"Psst! Did you know, Santa's journey lasts 25 hours?! He makes his first stop just after 10 PM local time in far eastern Russia when it’s 5 AM in New York and 11 AM in Paris." - Google Santa Tracker