Santa's Phone Number: Is It Free to Call Santa?

Short answer: Santa's free hotline number is 1-605-313-4000. It's free to call, and your child can leave Santa a voicemail. It is not a live conversation — here's exactly what to expect, and how to get a real two-way call if that's what you're after.

What happens when you call

Your child dials the number, hears a cheerful recorded message from Santa, and can leave a voicemail with their wish list. It's open year-round and costs nothing beyond your usual phone charges. It's a sweet, no-cost bit of fun — just know that Santa won't actually answer back; the greeting is the same for every child.

Is it safe?

Leaving a voicemail on a recorded hotline is low-risk. As with anything, a grown-up should be nearby. If you're weighing a paid Santa service, we wrote a full parent's safety guide on what a service should and shouldn't know about your child.

Want a real, two-way call instead?

The free hotline lets your child hear Santa. If you want Santa to hear your child back — by name, about their real life, answering their questions — you want a live personalized call. That's a different kind of magic: Santa rings your phone at a time you choose and has a genuine conversation. It's screen-free and parent-controlled. Here's how a personalized call from Santa works.

Want every option laid out — free lines, apps, and live calls? See our full guide: how to call Santa, every way to reach him.

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