What time will Santa arrive at my house?

Santa typically visits between 9 PM and midnight local time on Christmas Eve, after children are asleep. The exact time depends on your location and where you fall in his global route. Tracking starts December 24 at midnight UTC.

How does Santa visit every house in one night?

Santa harnesses Christmas magic to slow time during his journey. Combined with his sleigh's incredible speed of 650 miles per second and Rudolph's expert navigation, he can visit all 390 million homes between sunset and sunrise.

Is the Santa tracker real?

Our tracker is a magical simulation based on the beloved NORAD tradition that started in 1955. It captures the spirit of Christmas Eve tracking while making the experience interactive and educational for the whole family.

What time should children go to bed on Christmas Eve?

For Santa to deliver presents, children should be asleep before 9 PM local time. The earlier kids fall asleep, the more time Santa has at each home — and the sooner the magic can begin!

Can Santa see me when he's flying?

Santa has a special connection with every child on the Nice List. He knows when you're sleeping and when you're awake — so it's always best to be on your best behavior the entire month of December!

What if I live somewhere remote?

Santa visits EVERY child, no matter how remote. Whether you're in Antarctica, on a cruise ship, or in a tiny mountain village, Rudolph's glowing red nose can guide the sleigh anywhere on the planet.

Why does Santa eat so many cookies?

Each cookie gives Santa magical energy for the journey. The tradition of leaving cookies and milk dates back centuries and helps Santa power through the most magical night of the year — 390 million homes in one night!

Can I track Santa on my phone?

Yes! Our tracker works on phones, tablets, and computers. Simply bookmark this page and check back on December 24 to follow Santa's live journey, get real-time updates, and see when he's heading to your city.

Santa Claus flying his sleigh over a snowy village on Christmas Eve

✦ Live Santa Tracker ✦

Where is Santa right now?

Tracking begins Christmas Eve at midnight. Follow Santa's sleigh across all 24 time zones — and find out when he's heading to your city.

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Santa's current journey.

Pre-flight status from the North Pole — live tracking begins December 24.

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✦ The Flight Team ✦

Meet Santa's nine reindeer.

Lead

Rudolph

Lead Navigator

⚡650M

🎄76yr

Rudolph's glowing red nose cuts through any blizzard, fog, or storm. Without him, Santa's sleigh couldn't find your house.

“His nose can be seen from 12 miles away through any storm.”

Dasher

Speed Master

⚡650M

🎄184yr

The fastest of all the reindeer. Dasher sets the pace for the whole team and never gets tired, even after circling the globe.

“Can outrun a jet plane on a full belly of carrots.”

III

Dancer

Smooth Flight Specialist

⚡620M

🎄184yr

The most graceful reindeer. Dancer keeps the sleigh gliding smoothly so the presents inside don't bounce or break.

“Has won the North Pole Aerial Ballet 47 years in a row.”

Prancer

Rooftop Specialist

⚡610M

🎄184yr

Prancer's powerful legs can leap higher than any other reindeer — perfect for clearing the tallest chimneys.

“Once jumped over the Eiffel Tower in a single bound.”

Vixen

Route Strategist

⚡630M

🎄184yr

The sharpest mind in the sleigh team. Vixen calculates the fastest route in real-time, factoring in weather and time zones.

“Solves Christmas Eve's flight plan in 2.4 seconds.”

Comet

Trail Blazer

⚡645M

🎄184yr

Comet's luminescent tail streaks across the sky like its namesake, lighting the way and making the sleigh visible from miles below.

“His tail glows brighter the faster he flies.”

VII

Cupid

Spirit Spreader

⚡600M

🎄184yr

Cupid spreads joy and warmth to every house Santa visits. Children worldwide have a special connection to Cupid.

“Children who spot Cupid tend to find extra gifts.”

VIII

Donner

Power Engine

⚡640M

🎄184yr

Named for thunder, Donner provides the raw power that launches the sleigh skyward. When you hear a rumble on Christmas Eve, that's Donner.

“His name means "thunder" in German.”

Blitzen

Lightning Speed

⚡650M

🎄184yr

Named for lightning, Blitzen is the team's secret weapon for the final sprint. Can accelerate the sleigh to near-impossible speeds.

“Can deliver presents faster than a blink.”

✦ The Journey ✦

Santa's Christmas Eve schedule.

Eight stops. One night. Every child in the world.