Midnight arrives at different times
The new year begins first in the Line Islands of Kiribati, which use UTC+14, and reaches populated places last in American Samoa, at UTC−11. That is about 25 hours of New Year's midnights around the globe. This counter shows the time until midnight where you are, using your device's clock.
Upcoming New Year dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Friday, January 1, 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, January 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, January 1, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, January 1, 2030 |
Make the final countdown accurate
- Check that your device clock is set automatically. A clock that is a minute off will make the countdown a minute off.
- Live TV and streams usually run several seconds behind real time, so this page may reach zero before the broadcast does.
- Put the countdown on a TV or projector in full screen with your browser's full-screen mode (F11 on most computers).
New Year traditions
Many cities hold midnight fireworks. New York's Times Square ball drop starts its descent 60 seconds before midnight. In Spain, people eat twelve grapes on the twelve strokes of midnight. Japan rings temple bells 108 times. Scotland's Hogmanay keeps the party going for days.
Questions
How long until New Year?
The counter on this page shows the exact time remaining until midnight on January 1 in your time zone, down to the second.
Which country celebrates New Year first?
Kiribati's Line Islands (UTC+14) reach midnight first, followed by parts of New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands.
Can I put this countdown on a big screen?
Yes. Open the page on a TV, projector, or laptop and use your browser's full-screen mode. The counter keeps updating while the page is open.
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