As Nigeria eagerly inches closer to 2025, with less than four hours separating us from the dawn of a new year, some nations have already crossed the veil. Across the globe, celebrations are in full swing, fireworks have illuminated skies, and new year resolutions are already in motion.
Here’s the full roll call of the countries who’ve already embraced the year 2025.
1. New Zealand
Leading the charge as always, New Zealand stands as the first major nation to greet the new year. Nestled in the southwestern Pacific, the North and South Islands bask in their 12-hour lead over Nigeria. From Auckland to Wellington, 2025 is already in full gear.
2. Fiji
Picture the Republic of Fiji: sun-kissed beaches, azure waters, and the echoes of joyous cheers heralding 2025. This South Pacific gem, 11 hours ahead of Nigeria, welcomed the new year with tropical vibes in its capital, Suva.
3. Australia
Australia, the land Down Under, has fully transitioned into 2025 across all its time zones. From the iconic Sydney Harbour fireworks to celebrations in the outback, the Commonwealth has turned the page on 2024.
4. Japan
The neon streets of Tokyo and the serene temples of Kyoto are now firmly rooted in 2025. Japan, a global powerhouse in East Asia, leaped eight hours ahead of Nigeria to toast to a new chapter.
5. North Korea
In the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the bells have already rung. Sharing the same time zone as its southern neighbor, North Korea, eight hours ahead of Nigeria, steps into the future with calculated precision.
6. South Korea
From Seoul to Busan, South Korea has danced into 2025. Eight hours ahead of Nigeria, this vibrant nation is alive with fireworks, festivals, and hopes for another year of global influence.
7. Singapore
The Lion City doesn’t sleep on milestones. Already seven hours ahead of Nigeria, Singapore’s dazzling skyline has embraced 2025 with the same energy that propels it as a hub of commerce and culture.
8. China
The People’s Republic of China, home to 1.4 billion people, has entered the new year. From Beijing to Shanghai, the red lanterns and celebrations mark China’s seven-hour lead over Nigeria as it strides confidently into 2025.
9. Indonesia
Indonesia, the Southeast Asian archipelago, brings up the rear of this list. With its sprawling islands spread across time zones, the new year reached Jakarta six hours ahead of Nigeria, kicking off festivities across its diverse cultures.
As we count down to our own moment, the spirit of the new year is already rippling across the globe. The question now is: how are you planning to greet 2025?
Happy New Year in advance, Nigeria!
