List: New Zealand, China, South Korea, other nations stepping into 2025 before Nigeria
As the world counts down to 2025, Nigerians are eagerly awaiting the stroke of midnight to bid farewell to 2024 and embrace the new year. For many, this moment marks a time of resolutions and hopes for the next 365 days, while others prefer to take each day as it comes.
The year 2024 was filled with significant events, shaping lives and nations in diverse ways. As Nigerians prepare to usher in 2025, several countries across the globe will have already celebrated, thanks to their time zones. Here’s a look at some nations welcoming 2025 ahead of Nigeria:
New Zealand
New Zealand, located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, will be 12 hours ahead of Nigeria. By noon Nigerian time, the Kiwis will already be celebrating the arrival of 2025.
Fiji
Fiji, an island nation in the South Pacific, will ring in 2025 by 1 pm Nigerian time. The country’s capital, Suva, will be among the first places to celebrate.
Japan
Japan, an East Asian nation, will welcome 2025 by 4 pm Nigerian time. Its vibrant cities, including Tokyo, will be aglow with festivities.
Singapore
Singapore, a Southeast Asian city-state, will celebrate the new year at 5 pm Nigerian time, showcasing its iconic Marina Bay fireworks display.
North Korea
North Korea, in East Asia, will also cross into 2025 by 4 pm Nigerian time, sharing the same time zone as its southern neighbour.
South Korea
South Korea will embrace 2025 by 4 pm Nigerian time, ahead of many other nations.
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China
The world’s most populous country, China, will celebrate the new year by 5 pm Nigerian time, with grand displays of lights and cultural performances.
IndonesiaI
ndonesia, spanning several time zones, will begin its celebrations by 6 pm Nigerian time.
Russia
Moscow, the capital of Russia, will welcome 2025 by 10 pm Nigerian time, as one of the last major cities to celebrate before the new year reaches Nigeria.
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