Countries Celebrating Ahead of Nigeria
As Nigerians gear up to welcome 2025, many countries around the world are already ringing in the new year due to their time zones. While some Nigerians prepare resolutions and plans for the year ahead, others anticipate living each day as it comes.
The year 2024, marked by significant global and national events, was a memorable one. As the countdown continues in Nigeria, here’s a look at countries that will be celebrating 2025 before midnight strikes in Nigeria:
Countries Welcoming 2025 Ahead of Nigeria
New Zealand
New Zealand, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is 12 hours ahead of Nigeria. By noon Nigerian time, the nation will already be celebrating the new year with grand festivities.
Fiji
Fiji, an island country in the South Pacific, will mark the arrival of 2025 by 1 pm Nigerian time, making it one of the earliest to celebrate.
Japan
Japan, known for its rich culture and vibrant cities, will usher in 2025 by 4 pm Nigerian time.
Singapore
Singapore, the bustling city-state in Southeast Asia, will celebrate the new year at 5 pm Nigerian time, dazzling with spectacular fireworks.
North Korea
North Korea, in East Asia, shares the same time zone as Japan and South Korea, entering 2025 by 4 pm Nigerian time.
South Korea
South Korea will also celebrate the new year at 4 pm Nigerian time, with its iconic Seoul fireworks lighting up the sky.
China
The world’s most populous nation, China, will welcome 2025 by 5 pm Nigerian time, hosting grand cultural celebrations.
Indonesia
Indonesia, spanning multiple time zones, will begin celebrating 2025 by 6 pm Nigerian time.
Russia
Russia, the largest country in the world, spans several time zones. Moscow will celebrate the new year by 10 pm Nigerian time, just two hours ahead of Nigeria.
Time zones determine the order in which countries welcome the new year, reminding the world of its diversity while sharing the universal joy of new beginnings. As the clock ticks closer to midnight in Nigeria, the spirit of renewal and hope remains the same worldwide.
