In a few hours, Santa Claus will embark on his yuletide journey to deliver the gifts to kids across the world.
Many boys and girls will be eager to know where Santa will be heading first with his flying reindeer sleigh. To help track Father Christmas, Google and NORAD (North American aerospace Defense command) have made arrangements to keep a tab on his tour.
Here's how to track Santa live on Christmas Eve (2015):
Via Feature phone:
Those using feature phone can also track Santa live. All they have to do is give a call to NORAD. Dial toll-free number 1-877-Hi-NORAD ( or 1-877-446-6723) to get live updates from NORAD operative.
Via Email:
The users can also ask for live update through email updates. The readers just need to send a request to NORAD (noradtrackssanta@outlook.com). They will send you live updates.
Via Smartphone-
Users can track Santa live through NORAD apps on Google Play and Apple iOS store.
Mobile system requirements:
| Platform | Version | Last updated | Size | Compatibility | Download link |
| Apple iOS | v2.0.0 | 14 December, 2015 | 3.6MB | iOS 6.0 and later (iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) | HERE |
| Google Android | Varies with device | 17 December, 2015 | Varies with device | Android v4.0 and later | HERE |
Official NORAD Tracks Santa app developer: Visionbox, Inc.
Google Earth and Google Santa Tracker -
Readers can also track Santa's reindeer sleigh through Google Earth and Santa Tracker app as well.
Mobile system requirements:
| Applications name | Version | Last updated | Size | Compatibility | Download link |
| Google Santa Tracker | v3.1.1 | 22 December, 2015 | 66 MB | Android v4.1 and later | HERE |
| Google Earth | Varies with device | 8 June, 2015 | Varies with device | Varies with device | HERE |
| Google Earth for Apple devices | v7.1.1 | 26 June, 2015 | 29.2 MB | Apple iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. | HERE |
Both the apps are developed by Google Inc.
Via PC:
Both Google and NORAD have opened dedicated web-page so that the users can track Santa live on PC.
Since Santa Clause is expected to depart from North Pole on Christmas eve, readers can kill some time by exploring Google website to play holiday themed games at Santa's village and also listen to carols (HERE) and also get more details on Santa's movement like where he was last spotted, where he is heading next, through Google's Santa Tracker command center (HERE).
Even NORAD has made similar arrangements. Check out HERE.
