Countries that will enter 2026 before Nigeria As the world prepares to welcome 2026, the arrival of the New Year unfolds across the globe in a beautiful, staggered rhythm. Nigeria, positioned in the West Africa Time Zone (WAT, UTC+1), will celebrate the New Year after many other countries have already rung in 2026. This is all thanks to the way time zones divide the Earth — but it’s also an opportunity to experience a rich tapestry of cultural celebrations happening before Nigeria’s midnight countdown. Time Zones The Science Behind the New...